| Played in New England, MA, weather: 28 degrees, fair, 2 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 23 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Destro Dunn. Ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Tracy Ford on the NED32. |
1-10-NED32 (1Q: 14:35) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. Rivers gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-NED41 (1Q: 14:05) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips, assisted by DT Ivan Buntain. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED46 (1Q: 13:44) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Jimmie Dobbs for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-NED49 (1Q: 13:15) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart. Key block delivered by Marc Loendorf.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 12:51) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Spy | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT40 (1Q: 12:17) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Schulte.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-PIT44 (1Q: 11:40) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT40 (1Q: 11:14) Kris Miller punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (1Q: 11:06) Play-Action. Owen Marincic scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-PIT08 (1Q: 10:24) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Alexis Glaspie. DE Stan Evans simply tossed Brenden Nicol aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT08 (1Q: 10:20) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 4 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Poston |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-PIT12 (1Q: 09:35) Ernest Rosado punted 38 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED50. Pittsburgh's Jackson Poston was hurt on the play. |
1-10-NED50 (1Q: 09:28) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney. Key block delivered by Dave Doyle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 08:51) PENALTY: WR Jimmie Dobbs of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT44 (1Q: 08:43) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble. Rivers gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT36 (1Q: 08:04) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. Ballard gained 16 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-PIT12 (1Q: 07:33) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Tommy Nowakowski, assisted by CB Elijah Fitzgerald. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT O.Francis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB A.Seals | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-PIT07 (1Q: 06:54) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patterson |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT04 (1Q: 06:12) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Kerry Ballard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England's Dave Doyle was hurt on the play. New England 6, Pittsburgh 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB E.Clemons | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Doyle |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS T.Stanton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:12) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (1Q: 06:03) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 06:03) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. OLB Bucky Lewis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Aiden Ward of New England was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 05:59) Owen Marincic sacked by OLB Rod Boscarino for a loss of 4 yards. Boscarino ran right past Luis McGee and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-PIT36 (1Q: 05:12) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Fred Gibson. DE Stan Evans drove right through Brenden Nicol to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-PIT36 (1Q: 05:06) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 25 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Marlowe gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED39 (1Q: 04:39) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Alexis Glaspie for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens. Glaspie gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED12 (1Q: 03:55) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Marlowe gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 7, Pittsburgh 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Double SLOT | --- |
|
| (1Q: 03:55) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. New England 7, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (1Q: 03:47) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 03:47) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. Poston gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patterson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED34 (1Q: 03:09) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (1Q: 02:26) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard, assisted by CB Dillon Douglas. Kostinko gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED48 (1Q: 01:52) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain, assisted by OLB Jace Shepard. Key block delivered by Marc Loendorf.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 01:27) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT46 (1Q: 00:56) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT44 (1Q: 00:14) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Camden Gauthier for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart. Gauthier gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 15:00) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT27 (2Q: 14:15) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain, assisted by DE Kris Sweeney. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 13:44) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by DT Ivan Buntain for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jim Smith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Jose Rivers for 2 yards to the PIT24.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-PIT24 (2Q: 13:07) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Brent Patterson for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Poston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Buerfeind | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT20 (2Q: 12:41) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. DE Kendrick Rheams simply tossed Marc Loendorf aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-PIT20 (2Q: 12:35) Fred Benson attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 12:30) Fred Benson kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 12:30) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT31 (2Q: 12:03) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for -1 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT30 (2Q: 11:33) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Marlowe gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 10:49) Play-Action. MVP Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT49 (2Q: 10:18) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harvey Burkett. CB Ruben Owens defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Swilling | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Truc | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-PIT49 (2Q: 10:12) Owen Marincic sacked by DE Stan Evans and OLB Bucky Lewis for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brenden Nicol.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB I.Truc | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-PIT43 (2Q: 09:34) Ernest Rosado punted 42 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 6 yards to the NED21. Tackled by Destro Dunn. |
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 09:26) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Timothy Farr for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard, assisted by DE Kris Sweeney.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-NED25 (2Q: 08:48) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 42 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. Grabulis gained 33 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Francis | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB A.Seals | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 08:06) Donnie Merrifield ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patterson |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT32 (2Q: 07:42) Xavier Gerhardt pass was intended for WR Tony Grabulis and was intercepted by OLB Jace Shepard at the PIT23. Tackled by Tony Grabulis. Pittsburgh's Emmett Phillips was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS E.Carpenter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT23 (2Q: 07:31) MVP Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Adam Fulton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-PIT29 (2Q: 06:47) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass was intended for WR Shaun Benzer and was intercepted by CB Ruben Owens at the PIT28. Tackled by Shaun Benzer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Truc | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT28 (2Q: 06:34) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kostinko gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 05:59) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Grabulis gained 16 yards after the catch. New England 16, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 05:59) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 17, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 05:48) Fred Benson kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 05:48) Owen Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Swilling | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 05:44) Efrain Pries ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | RDE M.Swilling | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-PIT30 (2Q: 05:09) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Stan Evans simply tossed Brenden Nicol aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. New England's Malcolm Swilling was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | RDE M.Swilling | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-PIT30 (2Q: 05:01) Ernest Rosado punted 55 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 7 yards to the NED22. Tackled by Raymond Marlowe. |
1-10-NED22 (2Q: 04:52) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart, assisted by S Enrique Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NED23 (2Q: 04:14) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 18 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney. Grabulis gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:51) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. Merrifield gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-NED45 (2Q: 03:29) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by DE Kris Sweeney for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:07) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dillon Douglas and assisted by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Francis | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | DB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-NED49 (2Q: 02:25) Kris Miller punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT04. |
1-10-PIT04 (2Q: 02:17) Owen Marincic pass was intended for TE Alexis Glaspie and was intercepted by OLB Bucky Lewis at the PIT07. The interception was returned 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! New England 23, Pittsburgh 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 02:17) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 24, Pittsburgh 7 |
| (2Q: 02:04) Fred Benson kicked off 60 yards from the NED35. Shaun Benzer returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Kerry Ballard. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 01:57) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. S Edgar Salari defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT33 (2Q: 01:49) Owen Marincic pass completed to FB Britt Norris for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB Ryan Grandt.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB I.Truc | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-PIT38 (2Q: 01:44) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Raymond Marlowe for 3 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by CB Dixon Cassidy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT41 (2Q: 01:09) Ernest Rosado punted 47 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 5 yards to the NED17. Tackled by Zeus Faulk. |
1-10-NED17 (2Q: 01:02) Buster Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. Merrifield looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-11-NED16 (2Q: 00:21) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Owen Marincic sacked by DE Cesar Harden and OLB Rod Boscarino for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Luis McGee.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-PIT20 (3Q: 14:33) Play-Action. Owen Marincic sacked by DE Stan Evans and DT Adam Fulton for a loss of 6 yards. Evans simply blew through George Rayburn to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-21-PIT14 (3Q: 14:09) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Efrain Pries. OLB Bucky Lewis hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-PIT14 (3Q: 14:03) Ernest Rosado punted 60 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 11 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Omar Robinson. |
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 13:54) Tony Grabulis ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney. PENALTY: T Marc Loendorf of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NED27 (3Q: 13:47) Donnie Merrifield ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED40 (3Q: 13:11) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by DE Kendrick Rheams for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED35 (3Q: 12:31) Xavier Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Jose Rivers.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NED35 (3Q: 12:19) Kris Miller punted 51 yards. Ross Tremble returned the kick 24 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Jose Rivers. |
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 12:12) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 8 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda, assisted by CB Wendell Washington. Dunn gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Joyner | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT46 (3Q: 11:34) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 33 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Dunn gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | --- | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED21 (3Q: 10:47) Fred Gibson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DE Cesar Harden. Key block delivered by Darien Faulk.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | In Box | --- | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED16 (3Q: 10:19) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by OLB Aiden Ward.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-NED14 (3Q: 09:40) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ruben Owens. Dunn gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (3Q: 09:02) Owen Marincic pass was dropped by WR Harvey Burkett. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Truc | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-5-NED05 (3Q: 08:58) Owen Marincic pass completed to FB Britt Norris for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 24, Pittsburgh 13
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Spy on QB | --- | | RB F.Gibson | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | --- | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| (3Q: 08:58) Extra point by Edgar Harrelson was good. New England 24, Pittsburgh 14 |
| (3Q: 08:48) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 34 yards to the NED37. Tackled by Omar Robinson. PENALTY: FB Asher Kostinko of New England was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 08:19) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-NED21 (3Q: 07:35) Buster Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Spy | +++ |
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3-5-NED25 (3Q: 06:54) Donnie Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-6-NED24 (3Q: 06:32) Kris Miller punted 42 yards. Ross Tremble returned the kick 15 yards to the PIT49. Tackled by Tracy Ford. |
1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 06:22) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by S Mercury Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NED49 (3Q: 05:38) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Burkett gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED29 (3Q: 04:56) Owen Marincic pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DE Stan Evans blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED29 (3Q: 04:48) Fred Gibson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | SLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie |
| +++ | WILB A.Ward | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | In Box | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-NED24 (3Q: 04:03) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. S Edgar Salari defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-NED24 (3Q: 03:54) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (3Q: 03:46) Edgar Harrelson kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 03:46) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Ivan Buntain.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-NED29 (3Q: 03:19) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal and assisted by CB Emmett Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-NED33 (3Q: 02:47) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. CB Alan Seals defended the pass. New England's Jimmie Dobbs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Poston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Ballard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB A.Seals | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-NED33 (3Q: 02:37) Kris Miller punted 39 yards. Ross Tremble called for a fair catch at the PIT28. |
1-10-PIT28 (3Q: 02:30) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 11 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. PENALTY: T Brenden Nicol of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | --- | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-PIT18 (3Q: 02:20) Play-Action. Owen Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Norris | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-14-PIT24 (3Q: 01:36) Play-Action. Owen Marincic sacked by DT Adam Fulton for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by George Rayburn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-PIT22 (3Q: 01:10) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Stan Evans simply tossed Brenden Nicol aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| --- | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-16-PIT22 (3Q: 01:03) Ernest Rosado punted 42 yards. Kerry Ballard called for a fair catch at the NED36. |
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 00:55) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by S Enrique Carpenter. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED50 (3Q: 00:18) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. PENALTY: DE Kendrick Rheams of Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Kostinko | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 00:09) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ross Tremble.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT O.Francis | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT R.Poston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Houghton | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Ballard | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | RCB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | NB D.Douglas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | DB A.Seals | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-3-PIT25 (4Q: 15:00) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE T.Nowakowski | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:28) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Camden Gauthier. DE Kendrick Rheams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 14:24) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal and assisted by S Ross Tremble.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Ellard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Dobbs | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT10 (4Q: 13:48) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-PIT08 (4Q: 13:12) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | NB E.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS R.Tremble | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT08 (4Q: 13:05) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Rivers | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE T.Nowakowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT06 (4Q: 12:38) Fred Benson attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 27, Pittsburgh 17 |
| (4Q: 12:31) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 12:31) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. Benzer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 11:56) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Aiden Ward. Dunn gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Protect | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB F.Gibson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 11:24) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Harvey Burkett for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy, assisted by OLB Aiden Ward. Burkett gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED34 (4Q: 11:00) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DT Adam Fulton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Bump and Run | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED34 (4Q: 10:50) Play-Action. MVP Marincic scrambled for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Dixon Cassidy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Mack Truc on the NED34.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB B.Lewis | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB I.Truc | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-10-NED34 (4Q: 10:21) PENALTY: WR Shaun Benzer of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
3-15-NED39 (4Q: 10:15) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Raymond Marlowe. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Glaspie | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-NED39 (4Q: 10:05) Ernest Rosado punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:59) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kendrick Rheams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED20 (4Q: 09:17) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 24 yards. Tackled by S Enrique Carpenter, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton. Rivers gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | Rush Passer | --- | | TE J.Rivers | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Farr | Protect | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED44 (4Q: 08:40) Buster Merrifield ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart. PENALTY: ILB Lester O'Neal of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| --- | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NED49 (4Q: 08:31) Buster Merrifield ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Tommy Nowakowski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE T.Nowakowski | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED49 (4Q: 07:58) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Kostinko |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | --- | | TE B.Patterson |
| --- | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| --- | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED50 (4Q: 07:15) Buster Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton, assisted by DE Kendrick Rheams. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth. The defense looked a little sluggish on this cold day.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Nowakowski | In Box | --- | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | --- | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 06:29) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Douglas Stewart.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| --- | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | Spy | +++ | | TE B.Patterson |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-PIT41 (4Q: 05:42) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 19 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jace Shepard. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT22 (4Q: 05:07) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips, assisted by ILB Malik Houghton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Dobbs |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | Spy | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| --- | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-PIT21 (4Q: 04:23) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney, assisted by OLB Jace Shepard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Ballard |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT I.Buntain | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Gauthier |
| +++ | WLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | RCB D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | NB E.Fitzgerald | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| --- | SS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS R.Tremble | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-PIT25 (4Q: 03:37) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Malik Houghton. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB X.Gerhardt |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Farr |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Rheams | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Rivers |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.Ellard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Gauthier |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Merrifield | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Shepard | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Patterson |
| +++ | MLB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | LT J.Smith |
| +++ | WLB M.Houghton | In Box | +++ | | LG D.Searcy |
| --- | LCB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Van Verth |
| +++ | RCB D.Douglas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Strickland |
| +++ | SS D.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Loendorf |
| +++ | FS E.Carpenter | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-12-PIT24 (4Q: 02:51) PENALTY: K Fred Benson of New England was called for Delay of Game. |
| 4-17-PIT29 (4Q: 02:51) Fred Benson attempted a 46 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. The holder did not do a very good job of getting the ball down in time. |
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 02:43) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. DE Salvador Wagner defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Glaspie | Protect | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT36 (4Q: 02:39) Efrain Pries ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Grandt, assisted by OLB Bucky Lewis. Key block delivered by Luis McGee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe |
| +++ | RDE S.Wagner | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | SLB A.Ward | In Box | --- | | RB E.Pries | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB T.Ford | In Box | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett |
| +++ | WLB B.Lewis | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-PIT45 (4Q: 02:02) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB D.Church | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB D.Cassidy | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
4-1-PIT45 (4Q: 01:55) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Lewis | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Bump and Run | --- | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Short Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Short Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED46 (4Q: 01:33) Play-Action. Owen Marincic scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-NED38 (4Q: 01:10) Owen Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Destro Dunn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-NED38 (4Q: 01:01) Play-Action. MVP Marincic scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford and assisted by CB Wendell Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | DB W.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
| 1-10-NED27 (4Q: 00:54) PENALTY: DT Adam Fulton of New England was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NED22 (4Q: 00:54) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.Lewis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED22 (4Q: 00:44) MVP Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Efrain Pries.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Wagner | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Owens | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| --- | NB R.Grandt | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED22 (4Q: 00:37) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shaun Benzer. OLB Rod Boscarino defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Ward | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB B.Lewis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Boscarino | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED22 (4Q: 00:28) Edgar Harrelson attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 27, Pittsburgh 20 |
| (4Q: 00:23) Edgar Harrelson kicked off (onside) from the PIT35. PIT Ross Tremble recovered the kick. |
1-10-PIT46 (4Q: 00:16) Owen Marincic scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda and assisted by CB Ryan Grandt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Pries | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| --- | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
2-2-NED46 (4Q: 00:04) MVP Marincic pass was intended for WR Dalton Dunn and was intercepted by CB Ruben Owens at the NED14. The interception was returned 27 yards. Tackled by Dalton Dunn.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Fulton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Marlowe | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB T.Ford | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Burkett | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Ward | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Joyner | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB R.Grandt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Nicol |
| +++ | RCB D.Cassidy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McGee |
| +++ | NB R.Owens | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Benson |
| +++ | DB W.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Faulk |
| +++ | SS E.Salari | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Rayburn |
| +++ | FS A.Ojeda | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: New England Patriots 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 |