| Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 61 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Clarence Marcus kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 15:00) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Herman Bundy for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. Bundy gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | --- | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-IND34 (1Q: 14:19) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Key block delivered by Carlos Reinhardt.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND42 (1Q: 13:47) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 34 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. Gallop gained 34 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 13:02) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Darrin Mozart for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. Mozart gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 12:36) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| --- | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU14 (1Q: 11:59) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 13 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Gallop gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-HOU01 (1Q: 11:20) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by DE Dale Lee. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU OLB Neal Bessette to the HOU02.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| --- | 1tcDT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | RDE M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | --- | NB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | SILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WILB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | WLB B.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | RCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU02 (1Q: 11:13) Brayden Erwin ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Plantilla, assisted by ILB Caiden White.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Spy | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU01 (1Q: 10:35) J.R. Covington ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Steve Moore, assisted by DT Barry Filby.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-11-HOU01 (1Q: 10:07) Puzz Puzzuoli pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-HOU01 (1Q: 09:59) Darren Rohr punted 47 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Karl Nuston. |
1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 09:50) Eddie Maxwell ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Chad Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU39 (1Q: 09:19) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by DE Dale Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-HOU39 (1Q: 08:36) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Herman Bundy for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Bundy gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 07:51) Eddie Maxwell ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by CB C.J. Hines.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| --- | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 07:06) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Darrin Mozart for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp. Mozart gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Omar Parker of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU05 (1Q: 06:52) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-2-HOU02 (1Q: 06:28) PENALTY: DT Karl Nuston of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
2-1-HOU01 (1Q: 06:17) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Roman Carlisle. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | RDE M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | SILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WILB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | WLB B.Thomas | In Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | RCB C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:17) Extra point by Ronald Stone was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:09) Ronald Stone kicked off 57 yards from the IND35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Tito Gallop. |
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 05:48) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by OLB Harris Plantilla and DT Barry Filby for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Tito Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Talley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| --- | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-HOU25 (1Q: 05:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Devonte Connell. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Cesar Chellgren for 5 yards to the HOU36.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 05:02) Edwin Ballard ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote. Key block delivered by Darrin Mozart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mozart |
| +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU27 (1Q: 04:26) Eddie Maxwell ran around right end for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kennedy Elliott. Indianapolis 13, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 04:26) Extra point by Ronald Stone was good. Indianapolis 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 04:07) Ronald Stone kicked off 60 yards from the IND35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Darrin Mozart. Indianapolis's Preston Borders was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 03:47) Brayden Erwin ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. PENALTY: ILB Caiden White of Indianapolis was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-HOU37 (1Q: 03:38) Brayden Erwin ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | --- | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-1-HOU41 (1Q: 02:53) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Troy Page for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Page gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-IND48 (1Q: 02:29) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Filby, assisted by ILB Steve Moore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-IND44 (1Q: 02:06) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Terrell Culberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: DE Terrell Culberson of Indianapolis was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-IND39 (1Q: 02:01) J.R. Covington ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White, assisted by OLB Harris Plantilla. Key block delivered by Tito Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND33 (1Q: 01:39) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Crocker.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| --- | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-IND25 (1Q: 00:55) Brayden Erwin ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Crocker. Key block delivered by Neil Marion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | --- | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND15 (1Q: 00:10) J.R. Covington ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-5-IND10 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Keen gained 1 yard after the catch. Indianapolis 14, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 15:00) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Indianapolis 14, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 14:50) Clarence Marcus kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (2Q: 14:50) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Herman Bundy for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bryan Thomas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bundy gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND35 (2Q: 14:07) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Gallop gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| --- | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-9-IND36 (2Q: 13:30) PENALTY: T Carlos Reinhardt of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-14-IND31 (2Q: 13:22) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Gallop gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-10-IND35 (2Q: 12:54) Lenny Dennis pass completed to RB Edwin Ballard for 24 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Ballard gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 12:23) Edwin Ballard ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote. Key block delivered by Carlos Reinhardt.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Mozart |
| +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 12:02) Lenny Dennis sacked by OLB Neal Bessette for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Herman Bundy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Protect | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| --- | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU33 (2Q: 11:34) Lenny Dennis pass completed to RB Edwin Ballard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU26 (2Q: 10:55) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Lev Bell Clemmons for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Clemmons gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU19 (2Q: 10:30) Ronald Stone attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 17, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 10:22) Ronald Stone kicked off 64 yards from the IND35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Gene Myers. |
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 09:55) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. DE Terrell Culberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Moore | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB B.Garcia | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 09:49) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. ILB Max Talley defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| --- | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU22 (2Q: 09:41) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DT Duane Whitfield drove right through Jamal Singer to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.White | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| --- | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU22 (2Q: 09:35) Darren Rohr punted 34 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Claude Carruthers. |
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 09:27) Eddie Maxwell ran outside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Myles Espino.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 08:52) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| --- | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU30 (2Q: 08:24) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Herman Bundy for 27 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bundy gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-3-HOU03 (2Q: 07:53) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Lev Bell Clemmons for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 23, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 07:53) Extra point by Ronald Stone was good. Indianapolis 24, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 07:45) Ronald Stone kicked off 71 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:45) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White, assisted by ILB Steve Moore.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Farrell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Moore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU29 (2Q: 07:30) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DT Barry Filby for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Chance Osterhaus.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB H.Plantilla | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU22 (2Q: 07:02) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White, assisted by CB Devonte Connell. Branch gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU28 (2Q: 06:21) Darren Rohr punted 66 yards. Gene Myers returned the kick 1 yard to the IND07. Tackled by Claude Carruthers. |
1-10-IND07 (2Q: 06:12) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele, assisted by OLB Omar Parker.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| --- | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-IND03 (2Q: 05:42) Tito Gallop ran a reverse around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. Key block delivered by Roman Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB E.Maxwell |
| +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | --- | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND28 (2Q: 05:10) Edwin Ballard ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-IND27 (2Q: 04:30) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Gallop gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 03:46) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Tito Gallop for 14 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Gallop gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB S.Kagan | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 03:20) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Gino Clemmons for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU20 (2Q: 03:00) Lenny Dennis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Herman Bundy. DE Owen Springer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU20 (2Q: 02:55) Lenny Dennis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darrin Mozart. DE Owen Springer defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU20 (2Q: 02:50) Ronald Stone attempted a 37 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 02:43) Brayden Erwin ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Plantilla.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU29 (2Q: 02:19) J.R. Covington ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Filby.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | --- | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU34 (2Q: 02:01) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Enrique Hayes for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bucky Garcia.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 01:54) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White, assisted by ILB Max Talley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND45 (2Q: 01:29) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 15 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB P.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | RCB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB B.Garcia | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| --- | DB M.Talley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND30 (2Q: 01:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Terrell Culberson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keen gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB B.Garcia | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-5-IND25 (2Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Troy Page for 11 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.White | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT T.Page | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-IND14 (2Q: 00:35) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Talley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-6-IND10 (2Q: 00:25) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Branch gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Indianapolis 24, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 00:25) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Indianapolis 24, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 00:15) Clarence Marcus kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. Houston's Santiago Kagan was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor abdominal injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| 1-10-IND25 (2Q: 00:15) Lenny Dennis dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Ronald Stone kicked off 66 yards from the IND35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Barry Filby. |
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 14:33) Brayden Erwin ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Devonte Connell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU23 (3Q: 13:57) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Jerald Farr. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.White | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-4-HOU27 (3Q: 13:13) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Sergio Marek for 9 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. Marek gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Marek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | --- | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 12:52) Brayden Erwin ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Talley, assisted by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-11-HOU35 (3Q: 12:14) PENALTY: G Tito Sweeney of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-16-HOU30 (3Q: 12:08) Brayden Erwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Terrell Culberson, assisted by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Spy | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU33 (3Q: 11:38) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 17 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND50 (3Q: 10:55) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Terrell Culberson for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Jamal Singer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| --- | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU41 (3Q: 10:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: ILB Caiden White of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB C.White | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Page | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB B.Garcia | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB J.Farr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND39 (3Q: 10:25) J.R. Covington ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kyle Crocker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND38 (3Q: 09:47) Brayden Erwin ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Harris Plantilla, assisted by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-IND37 (3Q: 09:22) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 19 yards. Tackled by S Bucky Garcia. Branch gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND18 (3Q: 08:35) Brayden Erwin ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-IND12 (3Q: 08:03) J.R. Covington ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Steve Moore, assisted by DE Terrell Culberson. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Keen |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Farrell |
| +++ | WILB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-7-IND07 (3Q: 07:23) Puzz Puzzuoli scrambled for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 24, Houston 20
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:23) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. Indianapolis 24, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 07:12) Clarence Marcus kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 07:12) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Key block delivered by Roman Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-2-IND33 (3Q: 06:32) PENALTY: T Carlos Reinhardt of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-7-IND28 (3Q: 06:24) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Darrin Mozart for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by S Cesar Kemp. Mozart gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-IND34 (3Q: 05:48) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Marshall Akiyama. Key block delivered by Myles Espino.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE M.Akiyama | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT K.Nuston | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB M.Kelley | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB N.Bessette | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND35 (3Q: 05:06) Edwin Ballard ran around the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele. Key block delivered by Myles Espino.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | --- | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND48 (3Q: 04:32) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Gino Clemmons for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. Clemmons gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | --- | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 03:49) PENALTY: G Myles Espino of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU45 (3Q: 03:41) Lenny Dennis pass completed to FB Orlando Beechler for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote. Beechler gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU35 (3Q: 03:08) Orlando Beechler ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dale Lee, assisted by CB C.J. Hines. Indianapolis's Carlos Reinhardt was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT Q.Osborn |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard |
| +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| --- | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU34 (3Q: 02:31) Edwin Ballard ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB C.J. Hines. Key block delivered by Chad Coffey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Osborn |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 01:55) Play-Action. Lenny Dennis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Gallop. DE Dale Lee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT Q.Osborn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU21 (3Q: 01:48) Tito Gallop ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by OLB Omar Parker. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell |
| +++ | SILB O.Parker | Spy | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| --- | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU22 (3Q: 01:06) Lenny Dennis scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU10 (3Q: 00:32) Lenny Dennis pass completed to RB Edwin Ballard for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Ballard gained 8 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 30, Houston 21
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 00:32) Extra point by Ronald Stone was good. Indianapolis 31, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 00:24) Ronald Stone kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 00:24) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Max Talley, assisted by CB Alejandro Griffith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 15:00) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Alejandro Griffith. Keen gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-8-HOU37 (4Q: 14:15) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 16 yards. Tackled by S Kyle Crocker. Branch gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: ILB Max Talley of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Marek | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND47 (4Q: 14:09) Brayden Erwin ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Earls, assisted by ILB Caiden White. Key block delivered by Jamal Singer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE C.Earls | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-IND42 (4Q: 13:30) Brayden Erwin ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren, assisted by OLB Harris Plantilla.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB B.Garcia | Out of Box | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Spy | +++ |
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3-2-IND39 (4Q: 13:02) Brayden Erwin ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Talley.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| --- | RDE B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB P.Borders | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB S.Moore | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB M.Talley | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS B.Garcia | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND42 (4Q: 12:35) Darren Rohr punted 42 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 12:28) Lenny Dennis pass completed to RB Edwin Ballard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| --- | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-IND19 (4Q: 12:05) Lenny Dennis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Gallop. DE Ken Wayne hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Nuston | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | --- | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Mozart | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-IND19 (4Q: 11:55) Lenny Dennis pass completed to WR Lev Bell Clemmons for 14 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND33 (4Q: 11:16) Lenny Dennis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tito Gallop. CB Bryan Thomas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND33 (4Q: 11:12) Lenny Dennis pass was dropped by FB Orlando Beechler.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Bundy | Protect | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB R.Mandalari | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND33 (4Q: 11:06) Lenny Dennis pass completed to TE Herman Bundy for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Omar Parker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE D.Lee | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Osborn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Bundy | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Springer | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Cote | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Protect | +++ | SILB O.Parker | Short Zone | --- | | FB O.Beechler | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-8-IND35 (4Q: 10:37) Scottie Benson punted 50 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 22 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Tito Gallop. |
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 10:26) Brayden Erwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White, assisted by ILB Max Talley. Key block delivered by Chance Osterhaus. PENALTY: C Neil Marion of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | --- | | C N.Marion |
| --- | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-20-HOU27 (4Q: 10:15) PENALTY: T Jamal Singer of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-25-HOU22 (4Q: 10:11) Dan Puzzuoli pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Otis Branch. DT Clay Earls blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-25-HOU22 (4Q: 10:03) Brayden Erwin ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Talley, assisted by ILB Caiden White.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Page |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-20-HOU27 (4Q: 09:27) Dan Puzzuoli pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Protect | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-HOU27 (4Q: 09:21) Darren Rohr punted 33 yards. The ball was downed at the IND40. |
1-10-IND40 (4Q: 09:10) Eddie Maxwell ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| --- | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-IND36 (4Q: 08:34) Edwin Ballard ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| --- | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| --- | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| --- | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-16-IND34 (4Q: 07:52) Edwin Ballard ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by OLB Neal Bessette.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-15-IND35 (4Q: 07:05) Scottie Benson punted 44 yards. C.J. Hines called for a fair catch at the HOU21. |
| 1-10-HOU21 (4Q: 06:57) PENALTY: QB Dan Puzzuoli of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU16 (4Q: 06:49) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Sherman Ellis, assisted by CB Alejandro Griffith. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB P.Borders | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU22 (4Q: 06:03) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 24 yards. Tackled by S Bucky Garcia. Branch gained 26 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Blitz Passer | --- | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB B.Garcia | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 05:35) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Terry Webster. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | --- |
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2-1-IND45 (4Q: 05:17) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. DE Terrell Culberson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| --- | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB B.Garcia | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-IND45 (4Q: 05:12) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Theodore Rivera for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Preston Borders. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB B.Garcia | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND38 (4Q: 04:55) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Caiden White.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-IND34 (4Q: 04:27) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB B.Garcia | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-IND28 (4Q: 04:06) Play-Action. Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Devonte Connell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB B.Garcia | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND18 (4Q: 03:42) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren, assisted by S Bucky Garcia. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT T.Rivera | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB B.Garcia | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-IND15 (4Q: 03:34) Brayden Erwin ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Chellgren.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| --- | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-IND12 (4Q: 03:12) J.R. Covington ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Clay Earls.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | RDE T.Webster | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | SLB M.Talley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen |
| +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Out of Box | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-IND11 (4Q: 02:52) Clarence Marcus attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 31, Houston 24 |
| (4Q: 02:46) Clarence Marcus kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Amir Arnold returned the ball 9 yards to the IND14. Tackled by Claude Carruthers. |
1-10-IND14 (4Q: 02:40) Orlando Beechler ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by DE Ken Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard |
| +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | FB O.Beechler | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB S.Ferrara | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| --- | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-8-IND16 (4Q: 02:33) Eddie Maxwell ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by OLB Marquis Cote.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE O.Springer | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Clemmons |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE D.Lee | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Maxwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB C.Carruthers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
3-5-IND19 (4Q: 02:23) Edwin Ballard ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by DE Ken Wayne.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Osborn |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Newhart | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Manning |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | RCB S.Kagan | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS M.Berry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-5-IND19 (4Q: 02:12) Scottie Benson punted 49 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Tito Gallop. |
| 1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 02:05) PENALTY: QB Dan Puzzuoli of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-HOU44 (4Q: 02:05) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. S Kyle Crocker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Filby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Erwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB A.Griffith | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-15-HOU44 (4Q: 01:58) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Theodore Rivera. DE Terrell Culberson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE S.Ellis | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) T.Rivera | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB P.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Culberson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Page | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | RCB D.Connell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | NB A.Roberge | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | DB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS K.Crocker | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-HOU44 (4Q: 01:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB J.R. Covington for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Talley, assisted by S Bucky Garcia.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Whitfield | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Plantilla | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Short Zone | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-11-HOU48 (4Q: 01:33) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. ILB Max Talley knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Puzzuoli |
| *** | LDE T.Culberson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) E.Hayes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Earls | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Webster | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Talley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Covington | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.White | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Keen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB H.Plantilla | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Singer |
| +++ | LCB J.Farr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG H.Kakoza |
| +++ | RCB A.Griffith | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C N.Marion |
| +++ | NB D.Connell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Sweeney |
| +++ | SS C.Chellgren | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Osterhaus |
| +++ | FS B.Garcia | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 01:28) Edwin Ballard ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Marquis Cote, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Roman Carlisle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Dennis |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) Q.Osborn |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE H.Bundy |
| +++ | RDE O.Springer | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Gallop |
| +++ | SLB M.Cote | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Ballard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB O.Parker | In Box | --- | | TE D.Mozart |
| +++ | WILB R.Mandalari | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Carlisle |
| +++ | WLB N.Bessette | In Box | --- | | LG C.Coffey |
| +++ | LCB B.Thomas | Out of Box | +++ | | C K.Elliott |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Espino |
| +++ | SS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Reinhardt |
| +++ | FS C.Kemp | Out of Box | --- |
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| 2-2-HOU40 (4Q: 00:42) Lenny Dennis dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 24 |