Week 7, 2036

Played in New England, MA, weather: 67 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind.

New England won the toss and elected to receive.

Start of first quarter.

(1Q: 15:00) Clarence Marcus kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (1Q: 15:00) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by S Mickey Berry. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-3-NED32 (1Q: 14:34) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for -1 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Karl Nuston of Houston was called for Offsides.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
TE G.Chapman	Protect	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Double TE	+++
RB L.Duffy	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	---

1-10-NED37 (1Q: 14:25) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.

OFFENSE	023 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
TE D.Reid		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	---

2-3-NED44 (1Q: 13:58) Tony Grabulis ran a reverse around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		---	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Ball Carrier	---	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-7-NED40 (1Q: 13:20) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Kostinko gained 6 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 12:34) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Raul Barrios for 14 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. Barrios gained 10 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Barrios	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Poston	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 11:50) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by ILB Joseph Newhart for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Toby Van Verth. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Jim Smith on the HOU38.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
TE G.Chapman	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB L.Duffy	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Double TE	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	+++

2-15-HOU38 (1Q: 11:16) Richard Poston ran around left end for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	---
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 10:41) Lukas Duffy ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Asher Carter, assisted by DT Karl Nuston.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE D.Reid		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB L.Duffy	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
TE G.Chapman		+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-10-HOU19 (1Q: 09:57) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by DE Owen Springer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-13-HOU22 (1Q: 09:17) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	---
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-5-HOU05 (1Q: 08:33) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jim Smith. New England 6, Houston 0

OFFENSE	005 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Glover		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

(1Q: 08:33) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 7, Houston 0

(1Q: 08:23) Fred Benson kicked off 62 yards from the NED35. Eduardo Packer returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Tracy Ford.

1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 07:54) Norbert Noa ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell, assisted by OLB Kelly Newton. Key block delivered by Tito Sweeney.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

2-4-HOU28 (1Q: 07:11) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	---
C L.Sanders		---	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	---

3-7-HOU25 (1Q: 06:47) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 8 yards. Evans ran right past Tito Sweeney and knocked down the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-15-HOU17 (1Q: 06:15) Darren Rohr punted 39 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by J.R. Covington.

1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 06:05) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	---
FB A.Kostinko		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-5-HOU40 (1Q: 05:20) PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for a False Start.

2-10-HOU45 (1Q: 05:10) Lukas Duffy ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Claude Carruthers. PENALTY: OLB Neal Bessette of Houston was called for Offsides.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE D.Reid		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB L.Duffy	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
TE G.Chapman		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-5-HOU40 (1Q: 05:02) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
FB A.Kostinko		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	---

1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 04:18) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by OLB Neal Bessette.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-8-HOU26 (1Q: 03:50) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnie Merrifield. DE Asher Carter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Barrios	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-8-HOU26 (1Q: 03:43) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 13 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines, assisted by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Grabulis gained 8 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU13 (1Q: 02:59) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Jose Rivers for 9 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-1-HOU04 (1Q: 02:31) Richard Poston ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Tre Marshall. New England 13, Houston 0

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
TE D.Reid		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

(1Q: 02:31) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 14, Houston 0

(1Q: 02:24) Fred Benson kicked off 69 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:24) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Tito Sweeney.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C L.Sanders		---	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-13-HOU22 (1Q: 01:53) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Eduardo Packer for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-14-HOU21 (1Q: 01:22) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans, assisted by CB O.J. Barker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Farrell gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Deep Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	---

4-3-HOU32 (1Q: 00:47) Darren Rohr punted 51 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 7 yards to the NED24. Tackled by Earnest Hatcher.

1-10-NED24 (1Q: 00:40) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Lukas Duffy for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Duffy gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Dashawn Palmer of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	---
TE D.Reid	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB L.Duffy	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE G.Chapman	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED29 (1Q: 00:31) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Mickey Berry.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-7-NED32 (1Q: 00:03) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to FB Asher Kostinko for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Kostinko gained 2 yards after the catch. New England's Jumbo Cortez was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	---
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

Start of second quarter.

1-10-NED42 (2Q: 15:00) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Devine. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-5-NED47 (2Q: 14:27) Xavier Gerhardt pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jose Rivers. OLB Ronnie Mandalari blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Double TE	+++

3-5-NED47 (2Q: 14:17) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt pass completed to TE Devin Reid for 14 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. Reid gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 13:47) Xavier Gerhardt sacked by OLB Neal Bessette for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Jumbo Cortez.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB L.Duffy	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE G.Chapman	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		---	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-17-HOU46 (2Q: 13:22) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by TE Jose Rivers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, S Screen (S)	---	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

3-17-HOU46 (2Q: 13:14) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by TE Jose Rivers.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

4-17-HOU46 (2Q: 13:07) Kris Miller punted 46 yards. Touchback.

1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 13:02) Norbert Noa ran inside the left guard for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza. PENALTY: G Hunter Kakoza of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	---
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	---

1-20-HOU10 (2Q: 12:44) Norbert Noa ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Aiden Van Pelt.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Rivera		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

2-20-HOU10 (2Q: 12:16) Norbert Noa ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

3-15-HOU15 (2Q: 11:40) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DT Aiden Van Pelt for a loss of 4 yards. Van Pelt ran right past Norbert Noa and knocked down the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Protect	---	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C L.Sanders		---	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-19-HOU11 (2Q: 11:11) Darren Rohr punted 40 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU40. PENALTY: TE Devin Reid of New England was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.

1-10-NED36 (2Q: 11:02) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-8-NED38 (2Q: 10:33) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Owen Springer, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB H.Coles	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-1-NED45 (2Q: 09:58) Donnie Merrifield ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart. Key block delivered by Toby Van Verth. PENALTY: OLB Neal Bessette of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE A.Carter	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Spy	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB N.Bessette	Out of Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 09:48) Xavier Gerhardt pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Asher Kostinko. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Double SLOT	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU31 (2Q: 09:42) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by S Claude Carruthers. Grabulis gained 7 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Spy on QB	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 09:13) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by CB Carter Springer. Key block delivered by Tre Marshall.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Spy	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-1-HOU05 (2Q: 08:47) Play-Action. Xavier Gerhardt pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. OLB Neal Bessette blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-1-HOU05 (2Q: 08:41) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Malcolm Kelley, assisted by S Claude Carruthers.

OFFENSE	203 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
FB A.Kostinko		+++	WLB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	LCB H.Coles	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	In Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

4-5-HOU09 (2Q: 08:16) Fred Benson attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Houston 0

(2Q: 08:08) Fred Benson kicked off 64 yards from the NED35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Tracy Ford.

1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 07:45) PENALTY: WR Enrique Hayes of Houston was called for a False Start.

1-15-HOU26 (2Q: 07:36) PENALTY: G Tito Sweeney of Houston was called for a False Start.

1-20-HOU21 (2Q: 07:31) Dan Puzzuoli pass was intended for TE Earnest Hatcher and was intercepted by CB Tristan Terrell at the HOU28. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Bert Keen. Houston's Leroy Sanders was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	---	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	---	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C L.Sanders		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 07:23) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Grabulis gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. New England 23, Houston 0

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	---

(2Q: 07:23) Extra point by Fred Benson was good. New England 24, Houston 0

(2Q: 07:13) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback.

1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:13) Norbert Noa ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Amari Ojeda. Key block delivered by Arnie Gaylor.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	---
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Page		+++	3tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	DB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Out of Box	+++

2-5-HOU30 (2Q: 06:52) Norbert Noa ran around right end for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by ILB Tracy Ford. Key block delivered by Patrick Harden.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	---
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	---
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 06:31) Puzz Puzzuoli sacked by DE Stan Evans for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Gaylor.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-17-HOU29 (2Q: 06:09) Norbert Noa ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. ILB Tracy Ford crushed Earnest Hatcher to wreck the play.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		---	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	---	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB W.Washington	Spy	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

3-20-HOU26 (2Q: 05:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell, assisted by S Edgar Salari. Hatcher gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	---
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-6-HOU40 (2Q: 05:03) Darren Rohr punted 45 yards. Kerry Ballard returned the kick 11 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Earnest Hatcher.

1-10-NED26 (2Q: 04:55) Play-Action. XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart and assisted by S Claude Carruthers.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Poston	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-1-NED35 (2Q: 04:18) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by ILB Malcolm Kelley. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE A.Carter	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
FB A.Kostinko		+++	WILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	---
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	---

1-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:35) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari, assisted by CB C.J. Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Double Z(FL)	+++

2-12-NED39 (2Q: 03:13) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Donnie Merrifield. S Chris Devine defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE B.Kramer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

3-12-NED39 (2Q: 03:05) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 7 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

4-5-NED46 (2Q: 02:28) Kris Miller punted 46 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Kelly Newton.

1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 02:21) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Troy Page. S Amari Ojeda hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT T.Page	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C P.Harden		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU22 (2Q: 02:15) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell. Keen gained 14 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Protect	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Protect	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	---

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 02:00) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell, assisted by S Edgar Salari. Hatcher gained 17 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB W.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED38 (2Q: 01:30) Dan Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. OLB Kelly Newton defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Rivera	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB W.Washington	Bump and Run	---
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED38 (2Q: 01:25) Dan Puzzuoli sacked by DT Buddy Lacasse and DE Stan Evans for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Arnie Gaylor. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Enrique Hayes on the NED44.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Protect	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB W.Washington	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-16-NED44 (2Q: 01:00) Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	---	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-8-NED36 (2Q: 00:39) Clarence Marcus attempted a 53 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 24, Houston 3

(2Q: 00:32) Clarence Marcus kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.

1-10-NED25 (2Q: 00:32) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer. Key block delivered by Darko Searcy. PENALTY: WR Tony Grabulis of New England was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		---	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	---
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

1-20-NED15 (2Q: 00:24) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Lukas Duffy for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	---
TE G.Chapman	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB L.Duffy	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Double TE	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Kemp	Deep Zone	+++

Start of third quarter.

(3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 61 yards from the NED35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Kelly Newton. New England's Asher Kostinko was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game.

1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 14:32) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to FB Charles Farrell for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell. Farrell gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 13:50) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to WR Enrique Hayes for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford, assisted by CB O.J. Barker. Hayes gained 1 yard after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	---
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED46 (3Q: 13:23) Puzz Puzzuoli pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton, assisted by CB O.J. Barker.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-11-NED47 (3Q: 12:49) Puzz Puzzuoli pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. CB Ryan Grandt defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-11-NED47 (3Q: 12:39) Play-Action. Dan Puzzuoli scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	---
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-3-NED39 (3Q: 11:53) Darren Rohr punted 39 yards. Touchback.

1-10-NED20 (3Q: 11:48) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++

2-6-NED24 (3Q: 11:23) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 9 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine. PENALTY: S Mickey Berry of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	---
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	---
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED33 (3Q: 11:16) PENALTY: DE Owen Springer of Houston was called for Encroachment.

1-5-NED38 (3Q: 11:10) XXX Gerhardt scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chris Devine.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
TE G.Chapman	Protect	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Double TE	+++
RB R.Poston	Secondary, S Screen (S)	---	SILB J.Newhart	Spy on QB	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	---

2-4-NED39 (3Q: 10:36) Tony Grabulis ran a reverse around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by DE Ken Wayne. Key block delivered by Donnie Searcy.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++

1-10-NED44 (3Q: 10:11) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Poston	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-9-NED45 (3Q: 09:31) Richard Poston ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Carter Springer.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

3-15-NED39 (3Q: 09:04) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. CB C.J. Hines defended the pass.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-15-NED39 (3Q: 08:58) Kris Miller punted 47 yards. C.J. Hines called for a fair catch at the HOU14.

1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 08:48) Norbert Noa ran around left end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Grandt, assisted by DE Cesar Harden.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		---	3tcDT H.Bakker	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	---	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

2-13-HOU11 (3Q: 08:14) Norbert Noa ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Aiden Van Pelt, assisted by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	---
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

3-1-HOU23 (3Q: 07:48) PENALTY: WR Enrique Hayes of Houston was called for a False Start.

3-6-HOU18 (3Q: 07:37) Dan Puzzuoli pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Noa gained 2 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB D.Puzzuoli		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
FB W.Tubbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Deep Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 07:06) Norbert Noa ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		---	3tcDT C.Hansen	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	---
TE C.Farrell		+++	MLB B.Robbins	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	RCB W.Washington	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Out of Box	+++

2-6-HOU31 (3Q: 06:40) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Eduardo Packer for 5 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by CB O.J. Barker.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Blitz Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Deep Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	---
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

3-1-HOU36 (3Q: 06:04) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Aiden Van Pelt.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	WLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB K.Newton	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS T.Lovejoy	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 05:30) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. DT Aiden Van Pelt drove right through Patrick Harden to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	---
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU42 (3Q: 05:23) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE B.Lewis	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU42 (3Q: 05:14) Caleb Greathouse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-HOU42 (3Q: 05:04) Darren Rohr punted 57 yards. The ball was downed at the NED01.

1-10-NED01 (3Q: 04:57) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Mickey Berry, assisted by DE Owen Springer. CB Carter Springer knocked down Tre Marshall to break up the play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-9-NED02 (3Q: 04:21) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	---
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-5-NED06 (3Q: 04:00) Xavier Gerhardt scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp and assisted by ILB Joseph Newhart.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	SLB R.Mandalari	Blitz Passer	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB C.Kemp	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED19 (3Q: 03:16) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by RB Lukas Duffy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Dashawn Palmer of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.

OFFENSE	230 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
TE G.Chapman	Protect	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Double TE	+++
RB L.Duffy	Secondary, S Screen (S)	---	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Spy on QB	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	---
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Bump and Run	+++

1-10-NED24 (3Q: 03:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 3 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	---
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	---	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB R.Poston	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	---
SLOT C.Gauthier	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	LCB C.Kemp	Bump and Run	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-7-NED27 (3Q: 02:28) XXX Gerhardt kept the ball, running a draw inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine.

OFFENSE	005 Personnel, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	+++
SLOT D.Glover		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		---	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	DB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

3-11-NED23 (3Q: 01:58) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Man-to-Man	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Springer	Blitz Passer	---
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-1-NED33 (3Q: 01:24) Kris Miller punted 47 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 19 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Kelly Newton.

1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 01:14) Norbert Noa ran around right end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DT Cristian Hansen.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	SLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
TE C.Farrell		+++	MLB B.Robbins	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	WLB B.Lewis	In Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS M.Kramer	Out of Box	+++

2-14-HOU35 (3Q: 00:40) PENALTY: TE Earnest Hatcher of Houston was called for a False Start.

2-19-HOU30 (3Q: 00:33) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Earnest Hatcher for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Ryan Grandt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Secondary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-12-HOU37 (3Q: 00:10) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to TE Gabe Harvey for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Kelly Newton. Harvey gained 5 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
TE G.Harvey	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Spy on QB	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	---
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Man-to-Man	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

Start of fourth quarter.

4-4-HOU45 (4Q: 15:00) Darren Rohr punted 55 yards. Touchback.

1-10-NED20 (4Q: 14:54) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. DE Louie Sagapolutele hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Poston	Protect	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED20 (4Q: 14:47) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Donnie Merrifield for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari. Merrifield gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Protect	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Double Z(FL)	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Man-to-Man	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Man-to-Man	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	---

1-10-NED31 (4Q: 14:03) Xavier Gerhardt pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Kerry Ballard. DE Ken Wayne blocked the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED31 (4Q: 13:54) Xavier Gerhardt pass completed to RB Richard Poston for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne. Poston gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	---
RB R.Poston	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	DB C.Springer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-6-NED35 (4Q: 13:07) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by RB Donnie Merrifield.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) C.Gauthier	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	---	RDE O.Springer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT K.Ballard	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Bump and Run	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Deep Zone	+++

4-6-NED35 (4Q: 13:03) Kris Miller punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU17.

1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 12:54) Norbert Noa ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari, assisted by DT Aiden Van Pelt. OLB Kelly Newton knocked down Patrick Harden to break up the play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	+++
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	In Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

2-10-HOU17 (4Q: 12:13) Norbert Noa ran inside the left tackle for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell. Key block delivered by Hunter Kakoza.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE B.Lewis	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT B.Keen		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	---
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

1-10-NED47 (4Q: 11:28) Norbert Noa ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	In Box	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes		+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	In Box	---
TE E.Hatcher		+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	In Box	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer		+++	RDE C.Harden	In Box	+++
RB N.Noa	Ball Carrier	+++	MLB T.Ford	In Box	+++
SLOT T.Rivera		+++	WLB K.Newton	In Box	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Out of Box	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Out of Box	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Out of Box	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Out of Box	+++

2-11-NED48 (4Q: 10:58) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. OLB Kelly Newton defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Protect	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

3-11-NED48 (4Q: 10:51) Caleb Greathouse pass was dropped by WR Eduardo Packer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	RDE H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB R.Boscarino	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		---	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

4-11-NED48 (4Q: 10:42) Darren Rohr punted 44 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED04.

1-10-NED04 (4Q: 10:34) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Neal Bessette.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		---	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-7-NED07 (4Q: 10:02) XXX Gerhardt pass completed to RB Lukas Duffy for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	---
TE J.Rivers	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE B.Kramer	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB L.Duffy	Primary, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE G.Chapman	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		---	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

3-7-NED07 (4Q: 09:17) Xavier Gerhardt pass was dropped by RB Donnie Merrifield.

OFFENSE	131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE A.Kostinko	Protect	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Primary, S Screen (S)	---	SILB J.Newhart	Blitz Passer	+++
TE G.Chapman	Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Short Zone	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Deep Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-7-NED07 (4Q: 09:10) Kris Miller punted 43 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 14 yards to the NED36. Tackled by Tracy Ford.

1-10-NED36 (4Q: 09:00) Caleb Greathouse sacked by CB O.J. Barker for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Kent Osborne. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Aiden Van Pelt on the NED38.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT T.Page	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Deep Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	RCB O.Barker	Blitz Passer	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED38 (4Q: 08:46) XXX Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Asher Kostinko. OLB Ronnie Mandalari defended the pass.

OFFENSE	221 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
TE D.Reid	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	---	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Primary, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE K.Wayne	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB R.Poston	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Spy on QB	+++
FB A.Kostinko	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB N.Bessette	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Bump and Run	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Bump and Run	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED38 (4Q: 08:42) Donnie Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE B.Kramer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	---	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		---	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-3-NED45 (4Q: 08:10) Xavier Gerhardt pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Devin Reid. DE Asher Carter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun		DEFENSE	True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE L.Sagapolutele	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	NT K.Nuston	Rush Passer	+++
TE J.Rivers	Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE A.Carter	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	SLB R.Mandalari	Short Zone	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	SILB J.Newhart	Short Zone	+++
TE D.Reid	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	WILB M.Kelley	Short Zone	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	WLB H.Coles	Blitz Passer	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Deep Zone	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	RCB C.Hines	Deep Zone	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Short Zone	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Deep Zone	+++

4-3-NED45 (4Q: 08:06) Kris Miller punted 41 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Richard Poston.

1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 07:56) Caleb Greathouse pass was dropped by WR Bert Keen.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	---	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU32 (4Q: 07:46) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Enrique Hayes for 12 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	---
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 07:27) Caleb Greathouse pass was intended for WR Eduardo Packer and was intercepted by ILB Tracy Ford at the NED17. Tackled by Eduardo Packer.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	---	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		---	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED17 (4Q: 07:14) Buster Merrifield ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Louie Sagapolutele.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB M.Kelley	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-7-NED20 (4Q: 06:29) Richard Poston ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. PENALTY: C Toby Van Verth of New England was called for Offensive Holding.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT K.Nuston	In Box	---
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	DB C.Kemp	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Carruthers	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++

2-17-NED10 (4Q: 06:19) Donnie Merrifield ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Ken Wayne.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	---
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	---
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	---
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

3-6-NED21 (4Q: 05:32) Buster Merrifield ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Ronnie Mandalari.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		---	RDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

4-3-NED24 (4Q: 04:46) Kris Miller punted 54 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU22.

1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 04:38) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bucky Lewis. Noa gained 4 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
FB W.Tubbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Spy on QB	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	---
C P.Harden		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 04:28) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Eduardo Packer for 16 yards. Tackled by S Terry Lovejoy.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	---
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	---
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Man-to-Man	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 04:10) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Bert Keen for 33 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari. Keen gained 8 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Protect	+++	MLB T.Ford	Spy on QB	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	---
C P.Harden		+++	NB W.Washington	Man-to-Man	---
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS T.Lovejoy	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED18 (4Q: 03:44) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Patrick Harden was hurt on the play.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	---	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	---	3tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	WLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
LG H.Kakoza		---	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
C P.Harden		+++	NB R.Grandt	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS T.Lovejoy	Bump and Run	+++

2-10-NED18 (4Q: 03:39) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Eduardo Packer for 15 yards. Tackled by S Edgar Salari.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	---
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	---
RB J.Covington	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Spy on QB	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Bump and Run	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-3-NED03 (4Q: 03:17) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to WR Troy Page for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 24, Houston 9

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 8 Post (19-26)	+++	1tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
SLOT T.Page	Primary, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT H.Bakker	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB J.Covington	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	SLB K.Newton	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	MLB B.Robbins	Short Zone	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	WLB B.Lewis	Short Zone	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	LCB T.Terrell	Bump and Run	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	RCB O.Barker	Bump and Run	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS E.Salari	Deep Zone	---
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

(4Q: 03:17) Extra point by Clarence Marcus was good. New England 24, Houston 10

(4Q: 03:09) Clarence Marcus kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Edgar Salari returned the ball 24 yards to the NED20. Tackled by Claude Carruthers.

1-10-NED20 (4Q: 03:03) Donnie Merrifield ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) K.Ballard		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
TE J.Rivers		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		---	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		+++	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

2-8-NED22 (4Q: 02:17) PENALTY: G Donnie Searcy of New England was called for a False Start.

2-13-NED17 (4Q: 02:17) Richard Poston ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by CB Carter Springer.

OFFENSE	104 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt		***	LDE O.Springer	In Box	+++
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	RDE K.Wayne	In Box	+++
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB R.Poston	Ball Carrier	+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT C.Gauthier		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		+++	NB C.Springer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

Houston called a time out.

3-6-NED24 (4Q: 02:07) Xavier Gerhardt kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Joseph Newhart, assisted by CB Stan Ferrara.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2
QB X.Gerhardt	Ball Carrier	***	LDE K.Wayne	In Box	---
X(SE) R.Barrios		+++	NT L.Sagapolutele	In Box	---
TE J.Rivers		---	RDE O.Springer	In Box	---
Z(FL) T.Grabulis		+++	SLB R.Mandalari	In Box	+++
RB D.Merrifield		+++	SILB J.Newhart	In Box	+++
SLOT K.Ballard		+++	WLB N.Bessette	In Box	+++
LT J.Cortez		+++	LCB S.Ferrara	Out of Box	+++
LG D.Searcy		+++	RCB C.Hines	Out of Box	+++
C T.Van Verth		---	NB D.Palmer	Out of Box	+++
RG T.Marshall		+++	SS C.Devine	Out of Box	+++
RT J.Smith		---	FS M.Berry	Out of Box	+++

Official time out for the two-minute warning.

4-6-NED24 (4Q: 02:00) Kris Miller punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU34.

1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 01:51) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. CB Wendell Washington defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	---
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-HOU34 (4Q: 01:43) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. CB Tristan Terrell defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Strong formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	---
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-HOU34 (4Q: 01:36) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. S Amari Ojeda defended the pass.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Secondary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Primary, 9 Fade (27-39)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT T.Page	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

4-10-HOU34 (4Q: 01:25) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for 20 yards. Tackled by CB O.J. Barker. Noa gained 13 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	212 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) T.Rivera	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE C.Farrell	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT A.Van Pelt	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	---
FB W.Tubbs	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED46 (4Q: 00:57) Play-Action. Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bert Keen. DE Cesar Harden drove right through Kent Osborne to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	---	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 7 Corner (19-26)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		---	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

2-10-NED46 (4Q: 00:51) Caleb Greathouse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Theodore Rivera. DE Cesar Harden drove right through Tito Sweeney to hurry the quarterback.

OFFENSE	113 Personnel, Pro formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 1 Out (5-8)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Protect	+++	MLB T.Ford	Blitz Passer	+++
SLOT T.Rivera	Primary, 8 Post (19-26)	---	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	---
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		---	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

3-10-NED46 (4Q: 00:42) Caleb Greathouse pass completed to RB Norbert Noa for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Tracy Ford. Noa gained 3 yards after the catch.

OFFENSE	113t Personnel, I formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Outlet, S Screen (S)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Secondary, S Screen (S)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
SLOT B.Keen	Primary, 0 Dig (0-4)	+++	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB R.Grandt	Short Zone	---
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

Houston called a time out.

4-7-NED43 (4Q: 00:33) Caleb Greathouse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Eduardo Packer. DE Stan Evans blocked the pass. The ball goes over on downs.

OFFENSE	122 Personnel, Weak formation		DEFENSE	43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2
QB C.Greathouse		***	LDE S.Evans	Rush Passer	+++
X(SE) E.Hayes	Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8)	+++	1tcDT B.Lacasse	Rush Passer	+++
TE E.Hatcher	Outlet, F Flat (0-4)	+++	3tcDT C.Hansen	Rush Passer	+++
Z(FL) E.Packer	Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12)	+++	RDE C.Harden	Rush Passer	+++
RB N.Noa	Outlet, W Wheel (9-18)	+++	MLB T.Ford	Short Zone	+++
TE C.Farrell	Primary, 1 Out (5-8)	---	LCB T.Terrell	Man-to-Man	+++
LT A.Gaylor		+++	RCB O.Barker	Man-to-Man	+++
LG H.Kakoza		+++	NB E.Salari	Short Zone	+++
C C.Osterhaus		+++	DB W.Washington	Short Zone	+++
RG T.Sweeney		+++	SS A.Ojeda	Deep Zone	+++
RT K.Osborne		+++	FS M.Kramer	Deep Zone	+++

1-10-NED43 (4Q: 00:24) XXX Gerhardt dropped to one knee for -2 yards.

Houston called a time out.

2-12-NED41 (4Q: 00:16) XXX Gerhardt dropped to one knee for -1 yards.

Final Score: New England Patriots 24, Houston Texans 10

Informal Player Participation Grades

Houston	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
T Chance Osterhaus	10	0	100%
RB Walt Tubbs	3	0	100%
DT Brenden Kramer	3	0	100%
S Cesar Kemp	7	0	100%
OLB Harris Coles	3	0	100%
TE Gabe Harvey	1	0	100%
CB C.J. Hines	72	3	96%
WR Bert Keen	44	2	96%
ILB Joseph Newhart	66	3	96%
CB Carter Springer	36	2	95%
S Chris Devine	72	5	94%
WR Theodore Rivera	13	1	93%
DE Asher Carter	25	2	93%
WR Enrique Hayes	47	4	92%
S Claude Carruthers	34	3	92%
S Mickey Berry	34	3	92%
WR Eduardo Packer	56	5	92%
RB Norbert Noa	53	5	91%
ILB Malcolm Kelley	28	3	90%
DE Ken Wayne	45	5	90%
OLB Ronnie Mandalari	69	8	90%
CB Dashawn Palmer	69	8	90%
DE Owen Springer	42	5	89%
G Arnie Gaylor	55	7	89%
OLB Neal Bessette	65	9	88%
DE Louie Sagapolutele	57	8	88%
TE Earnest Hatcher	49	7	88%
CB Stan Ferrara	12	2	86%
DT Karl Nuston	33	6	85%
G Tito Sweeney	52	10	84%
G Hunter Kakoza	51	11	82%
T Kent Osborne	51	11	82%
FB Charles Farrell	9	2	82%
WR Troy Page	4	1	80%
G Patrick Harden	32	9	78%
RB J.R. Covington	3	1	75%
C Leroy Sanders	8	3	73%

New England	Plus (+++)	Minus (---)	Grade
WR Camden Gauthier	12	0	100%
FB Asher Kostinko	18	0	100%
OLB Rod Boscarino	8	0	100%
WR D.J. Glover	2	0	100%
DT Cristian Hansen	21	0	100%
DE Horace Bakker	12	0	100%
TE Gabe Chapman	11	0	100%
WR Kerry Ballard	47	1	98%
G Donnie Searcy	74	3	96%
S Amari Ojeda	21	1	95%
S Mercury Kramer	20	1	95%
RB Donnie Merrifield	49	3	94%
CB Ryan Grandt	46	3	94%
OLB Bucky Lewis	15	1	94%
DT Buddy Lacasse	44	3	94%
S Terry Lovejoy	29	2	94%
DE Stan Evans	55	4	93%
CB O.J. Barker	53	4	93%
DE Cesar Harden	50	4	93%
ILB Tracy Ford	48	4	92%
RB Richard Poston	12	1	92%
WR Raul Barrios	54	5	92%
OLB Kelly Newton	40	4	91%
ILB Blake Robbins	9	1	90%
C Toby Van Verth	69	8	90%
T Jumbo Cortez	69	8	90%
WR Tony Grabulis	64	8	89%
CB Tristan Terrell	55	7	89%
CB Wendell Washington	15	2	88%
S Edgar Salari	45	6	88%
G Tre Marshall	67	10	87%
TE Devin Reid	20	3	87%
T Jim Smith	66	11	86%
DT Aiden Van Pelt	40	9	82%
TE Jose Rivers	53	13	80%
RB Lukas Duffy	7	2	78%