| Played in New England, MA, weather: 49 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 15:00) Mars Armstrong ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-BUF21 (1Q: 14:22) Mars Armstrong ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-BUF22 (1Q: 13:53) Play-Action. Roger Peters pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by S Amari Ojeda. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-BUF25 (1Q: 13:29) Abraham Thorne punted 29 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED46. |
1-10-NED46 (1Q: 13:21) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-NED42 (1Q: 12:36) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnie Merrifield. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-NED42 (1Q: 12:30) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Gauthier gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 11:43) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by S Francisco Kitchens. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-BUF31 (1Q: 11:16) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by CB Ken Lane. Gauthier gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Poston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF19 (1Q: 10:37) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass was intended for WR Kerry Ballard and was intercepted by CB Jacob Webster at the BUF15. Tackled by Kerry Ballard.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF15 (1Q: 10:24) Roger Peters pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Marshall Armstrong. OLB Aiden Ward blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF15 (1Q: 10:19) Mars Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-BUF17 (1Q: 09:50) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 5 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double X(SE) | --- |
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| 4-3-BUF22 (1Q: 09:22) Abraham Thorne punted 34 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 13 yards to the BUF43. Tackled by Josh Clouse. |
1-10-BUF43 (1Q: 09:15) Buster Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lance Pearson, assisted by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Spy | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-BUF43 (1Q: 08:42) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Kitchens, assisted by DE Alejandro Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield |
| +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-8-BUF41 (1Q: 08:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Ken Lane. Grabulis gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF28 (1Q: 07:38) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by CB Ken Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF24 (1Q: 07:12) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Malone. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Jim Smith to the BUF21.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-BUF21 (1Q: 06:38) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Ben Sell. Rivers gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-BUF09 (1Q: 06:05) Donnie Merrifield ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Ben Sell, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF04 (1Q: 05:30) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-BUF01 (1Q: 05:05) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder. New England 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Poston |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover |
| +++ | SLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | MLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | WLB J.Webster | In Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | LCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | RCB F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | In Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 05:05) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 04:54) Fred Benson kicked off 56 yards from the NED35. Joshua Orlando returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Kelly Newton. |
1-10-BUF30 (1Q: 04:28) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Double X(SE) | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF35 (1Q: 03:42) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Ricardo Pritchett for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF31 (1Q: 03:01) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. Armstrong gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 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 P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (1Q: 02:22) Brody Mahon ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED41 (1Q: 01:57) Marshall Armstrong ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DE Stan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | 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 A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-NED37 (1Q: 01:34) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DT Adam Fulton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Double TE | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-NED37 (1Q: 01:25) Abraham Thorne punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 01:19) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 7 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Spy on QB | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED27 (1Q: 00:46) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Campbell | 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 | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-NED23 (1Q: 00:01) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 12 yards. Tackled by S Quinn Schwartz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-NED35 (2Q: 15:00) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison and assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | 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 | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED40 (2Q: 14:28) XXX Gerhardt sacked by DE Bennett Campbell and DE Jerald Tubbs for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jim Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Bennett Campbell for 8 yards to the NED25.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 14:14) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Jalen Brownlee for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy. Brownlee gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Blitz Passer | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED11 (2Q: 13:30) Roger Peters sacked by ILB Tracy Ford and DT Adam Fulton for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Sanford. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Kirk Coles on the NED22.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-NED22 (2Q: 12:44) Roger Peters pass was dropped by TE Jack Tyler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-NED22 (2Q: 12:40) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Jalen Brownlee for 10 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-11-NED12 (2Q: 12:01) Samuel Stallings attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 11:56) Samuel Stallings kicked off 64 yards from the BUF35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 24 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Mars Armstrong. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 11:35) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled 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 A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | --- | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED28 (2Q: 10:58) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels, assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy. Grabulis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED35 (2Q: 10:15) PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED30 (2Q: 10:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-NED34 (2Q: 09:40) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 29 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (2Q: 09:05) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by ILB Jared Cassidy. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 | Spy | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF30 (2Q: 08:39) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 08:02) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF25 (2Q: 07:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Jermaine Webb. PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF29 (2Q: 07:23) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF24 (2Q: 06:53) Fred Benson attempted a 41 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-BUF31 (2Q: 06:45) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Stan Evans simply tossed Chase Stone aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF31 (2Q: 06:40) Roger Peters kept the ball, running around right end for 17 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 06:07) Marshall Armstrong ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Kirk Coles.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NED44 (2Q: 05:32) Mars Armstrong ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis, assisted by CB Anthony Klingensmith. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | 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 A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 05:06) Marshall Armstrong ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | 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 A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED27 (2Q: 04:28) Roger Peters sacked by DE Cesar Harden for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Cassidy | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NED30 (2Q: 03:59) Play-Action. Roger Peters pass was intended for WR Down Town Brownlee and was intercepted by S Amari Ojeda at the NED17. The interception was returned 17 yards. Tackled by J.C. Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED34 (2Q: 03:47) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lance Pearson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED38 (2Q: 03:27) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by WR Camden Gauthier.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | 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 J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED38 (2Q: 03:21) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 35 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF27 (2Q: 02:57) PENALTY: QB Xavier Gerhardt of New England was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-BUF32 (2Q: 02:57) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-21-BUF38 (2Q: 02:37) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-BUF36 (2Q: 02:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Spencer Del Barco. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Spy on QB | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-7-BUF24 (2Q: 02:00) Fred Benson attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 01:54) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 01:54) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricochet Rendon. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB R.Owens | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (2Q: 01:47) Roger Peters pass was intended for WR Riddick Rendon and was intercepted by S Edgar Salari at the NED17. The interception was returned 19 yards. Tackled by Ricardo Pritchett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (2Q: 01:38) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Rivers. CB Jacob Webster knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED36 (2Q: 01:32) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richard Poston. ILB Jared Cassidy defended the pass. PENALTY: S Dominic Nichols of Buffalo was called for Unnecessary Roughness. New England's Jimmie Dobbs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Poston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 01:26) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs. Dobbs gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF39 (2Q: 01:04) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 6 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF33 (2Q: 00:40) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. S Quinn Schwartz defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF33 (2Q: 00:34) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 14 yards. Tackled by DT Andre Walton, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Grabulis gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 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 D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 00:26) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Rivers gained 3 yards after the catch. New England 16, Buffalo 3
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:26) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 17, Buffalo 3 |
| (2Q: 00:20) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 00:20) Marshall Armstrong ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy. Key block delivered by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 58 yards from the BUF35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 27 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Butch Auron. PENALTY: WR D.J. Glover of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NED09 (3Q: 14:19) Xavier Gerhardt pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. DE CAMPING Campbell blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED09 (3Q: 14:10) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Nickel Nichols, assisted by DE Jerald Tubbs. Buffalo's Stanley Garrison was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Spy | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-NED07 (3Q: 13:43) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by ILB Ben Sell. Merrifield gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED12 (3Q: 13:17) Kris Miller punted 47 yards. Joshua Orlando returned the kick 1 yard to the BUF42. Tackled by Timothy Farr. |
1-10-BUF42 (3Q: 13:07) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Ricardo Pritchett for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Pritchett gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED47 (3Q: 12:35) Mars Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-NED39 (3Q: 12:09) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Key block delivered by Parker Sanford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Tyler |
| --- | RDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 11:36) Mars Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton. Key block delivered by Darius Bialo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED25 (3Q: 10:55) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Nick Floyd.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED19 (3Q: 10:10) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Armstrong gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 17, Buffalo 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 10:10) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. New England 17, Buffalo 10 |
| (3Q: 10:03) Samuel Stallings kicked off 57 yards from the BUF35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 22 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Mars Armstrong. |
1-10-NED30 (3Q: 09:35) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison, assisted by ILB Ben Sell.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | --- | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-NED31 (3Q: 08:58) PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for a False Start. |
2-14-NED26 (3Q: 08:52) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. DE Jerald Tubbs drove right through Dave Doyle to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | NB D.Nichols | Spy on QB | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-NED26 (3Q: 08:43) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Kitchens.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | 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.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED30 (3Q: 08:17) Kris Miller punted 56 yards. Joshua Orlando returned the kick 12 yards to the BUF26. PENALTY: ILB Ben Sell of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF09 (3Q: 08:07) Riddick Rendon ran a reverse around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | --- | | RB M.Armstrong |
| +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF11 (3Q: 07:40) Play-Action. Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricochet Rendon. DE Stan Evans simply tossed Kirk Coles aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-BUF11 (3Q: 07:35) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy. OLB Bucky Lewis simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-BUF11 (3Q: 07:29) Abraham Thorne punted 39 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED50. |
1-10-NED50 (3Q: 07:22) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-BUF44 (3Q: 06:43) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 6 yards. Tackled by S Pete Callanan.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Poston | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF38 (3Q: 06:11) XXX Gerhardt pass was intended for TE Jose Rivers and was intercepted by S Dominic Nichols at the BUF29. The interception was returned 71 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 17, Buffalo 16
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 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 | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:11) Extra point by Samuel Stallings was good. New England 17, Buffalo 17 |
| (3Q: 06:02) Samuel Stallings kicked off 56 yards from the BUF35. Anthony Klingensmith returned the ball 30 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Mars Armstrong. |
1-10-NED39 (3Q: 05:29) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. DE Jerald Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED39 (3Q: 05:21) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alejandro Burgess, assisted by ILB Ben Sell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-8-NED41 (3Q: 04:53) PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for a False Start. |
3-13-NED36 (3Q: 04:48) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs, assisted by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED40 (3Q: 04:06) Kris Miller punted 60 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 03:59) Marshall Armstrong ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Stan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | Spy | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-BUF21 (3Q: 03:30) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF21 (3Q: 03:23) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 11 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Tyler gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF32 (3Q: 02:54) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Cassidy. ILB Tracy Ford simply tossed Darius Bialo aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Orlando | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| --- | NB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB R.Grandt | Deep Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF32 (3Q: 02:50) Marshall Armstrong ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward, assisted by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | 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 A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF33 (3Q: 02:06) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Riddick Rendon for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 01:28) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF41 (3Q: 00:54) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. CB Anthony Klingensmith defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF41 (3Q: 00:46) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jalen Brownlee. CB Dixon Cassidy defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| 4-13-BUF41 (3Q: 00:40) Abraham Thorne punted 44 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED15. |
1-10-NED15 (3Q: 00:32) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Merrifield gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-NED39 (4Q: 15:00) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED50 (4Q: 14:25) XXX Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 C.Gauthier | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED50 (4Q: 14:16) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF45 (4Q: 13:33) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DE Jerald Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 C.Gauthier | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF45 (4Q: 13:23) Kris Miller punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 13:18) Marshall Armstrong ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Chase Stone.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-4-BUF26 (4Q: 12:37) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 34 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Armstrong gained 31 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Kelly Newton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Double TE | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED40 (4Q: 11:55) Roger Peters pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Prior. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB K.Newton | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-NED40 (4Q: 11:51) Mars Armstrong ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DE Cesar Harden.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-NED39 (4Q: 11:22) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Armstrong gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-1-NED31 (4Q: 10:47) Samuel Stallings attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 20, New England 17 |
| (4Q: 10:41) Samuel Stallings kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 10:41) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Ballard gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | 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 | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (4Q: 10:12) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. Gauthier gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 R.Poston | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED46 (4Q: 09:37) PENALTY: G Dave Doyle of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED41 (4Q: 09:26) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy and assisted by DE Bennett Campbell. PENALTY: ILB Jared Cassidy of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (4Q: 09:14) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Malone | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Spy | +++ |
|
2-7-NED49 (4Q: 08:29) XXX Gerhardt pass was dropped by TE Jose Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 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 | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED49 (4Q: 08:25) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Tucker. PENALTY: DE Josh Malone of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF46 (4Q: 08:13) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB P.Haldar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF44 (4Q: 07:46) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jose Rivers. S Nickel Nichols defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF44 (4Q: 07:38) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Asher Kostinko. ILB Ben Sell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Burgess | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-BUF44 (4Q: 07:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for WR Camden Gauthier and was intercepted by S Quinn Schwartz at the BUF26. Tackled by Camden Gauthier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF26 (4Q: 07:25) Brody Mahon ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Chase Stone.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Mahon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-BUF32 (4Q: 06:41) Marshall Armstrong ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | --- |
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3-4-BUF32 (4Q: 05:57) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Mars Armstrong for 11 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. Armstrong gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | --- | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 05:11) Marshall Armstrong ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Xavier Beyer. PENALTY: C Parker Sanford of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| --- | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE K.Tomei | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Newton | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-BUF39 (4Q: 05:03) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. New England's Kelly Newton was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Newton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Secondary, 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 P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-BUF44 (4Q: 04:19) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Mars Armstrong for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| --- | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF48 (4Q: 04:11) Abraham Thorne punted 39 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED13. |
1-10-NED13 (4Q: 04:01) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Devin Reid. DE Jermaine Webb blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | --- | SLB C.Tucker | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE D.Reid | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED13 (4Q: 03:51) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED17 (4Q: 03:12) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED20 (4Q: 02:54) Kris Miller punted 50 yards. Joshua Orlando returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF40. Tackled by Javier Buerfeind. |
1-10-BUF40 (4Q: 02:47) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| --- | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
2-9-BUF41 (4Q: 02:38) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Tomei | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
3-6-BUF44 (4Q: 02:28) Mars Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB K.Tomei | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
| 4-1-BUF49 (4Q: 02:19) Abraham Thorne punted 35 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 20 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Mars Armstrong. |
1-10-NED36 (4Q: 02:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster. Merrifield gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED50 (4Q: 02:00) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | 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 J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-BUF42 (4Q: 01:44) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. CB Jacob Webster defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | 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 J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF42 (4Q: 01:35) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Percy Haldar. Gauthier gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB P.Haldar | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB K.Lane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 01:08) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy and assisted by S Dominic Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 00:38) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
2-10-BUF14 (4Q: 00:35) Richard Poston ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster, assisted by S Lance Pearson. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | --- |
|
| 1-2-BUF02 (4Q: 00:16) Xavier Gerhardt spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
| 2-2-BUF02 (4Q: 00:13) Fred Benson attempted a 19 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 20, Buffalo 20 |
| (4Q: 00:08) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 00:08) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Ricardo Pritchett for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | DB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| New England won the coin toss and will receive to begin overtime. |
| Start of overtime 1. |
| (OT: 10:00) Samuel Stallings kicked off 71 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (OT: 10:00) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Buster Merrifield for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Ken Lane. Merrifield gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED44 (OT: 09:18) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Jared Cassidy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Grabulis gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | 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 | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF26 (OT: 08:44) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by OLB Stanley Garrison for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Toby Van Verth. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Toby Van Verth on the BUF34.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | WLB S.Garrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-BUF34 (OT: 08:04) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Lance Pearson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| --- | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Spy | +++ |
|
3-19-BUF35 (OT: 07:42) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 21 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols, assisted by OLB Stanley Garrison. Grabulis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF14 (OT: 06:57) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Raul Rosenfels. Key block delivered by Kendall Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 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 C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF09 (OT: 06:34) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jerald Tubbs.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Campbell | 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 | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF08 (OT: 05:57) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. DE CAMPING Campbell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | --- | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF08 (OT: 05:51) Fred Benson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 23, Buffalo 20 |
| (OT: 05:43) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (OT: 05:43) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Cassidy |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Brownlee |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | NB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF28 (OT: 05:07) Roger Peters pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ricardo Pritchett. S Edgar Salari defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-BUF28 (OT: 05:00) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Ricochet Rendon for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | --- | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF39 (OT: 04:25) Marshall Armstrong ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden. DT Xavier Beyer knocked down Parker Sanford to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Tyler |
| +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Prior |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Reagor |
| +++ | SLB K.Tomei | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF39 (OT: 03:56) Roger Peters pass completed to TE Jack Tyler for 23 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Tyler gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED38 (OT: 03:26) Roger Peters pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jack Tyler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT X.Beyer | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED38 (OT: 03:16) Roger Peters pass completed to WR Ricochet Rendon for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith, assisted by DE Stan Evans. New England's Mercury Kramer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Brownlee | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Rendon | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED35 (OT: 02:32) Roger Peters pass completed to RB Marshall Armstrong for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Anthony Klingensmith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Peters |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Tyler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Prior | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Brownlee | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Tomei | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Armstrong | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Pritchett | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Double TE | +++ | | LT N.Floyd |
| --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Bialo |
| +++ | LCB A.Klingensmith | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Sanford |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG K.Coles |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Stone |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED36 (OT: 01:53) Samuel Stallings attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 23, Buffalo 23 |
| (OT: 01:48) Samuel Stallings kicked off 67 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (OT: 01:48) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. DT Raul Rosenfels hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Walton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Rosenfels | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (OT: 01:41) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ben Sell, assisted by CB Spencer Del Barco. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-20-NED15 (OT: 01:32) Donnie Merrifield ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jacob Webster.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE J.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Reid |
| +++ | MLB B.Sell | Spy | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-NED19 (OT: 00:49) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 16 yards. Tackled by S Dominic Nichols, assisted by S Pete Callanan. Kostinko gained 5 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Kendall Snyder of New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE B.Campbell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | 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 | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| --- | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB K.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-25-NED10 (OT: 00:38) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Garrison. Gauthier gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Tubbs | 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 | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB Q.Schwartz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB D.Nichols | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS P.Callanan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS L.Pearson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| New England called a time out. |
1-10-NED35 (OT: 00:26) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Claude Tucker.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE J.Webb | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Burgess | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT O.Robbins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Malone | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Tucker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Sell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Garrison | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB J.Webster | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB S.Del Barco | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS F.Kitchens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS Q.Schwartz | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: New England Patriots 23, Buffalo Bills 23 |