| Played in New England, MA, weather: 64 degrees, fair, calm. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Tony Bernard kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 15:00) Maxwell Longwell ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Sanders |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Brown |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-NED30 (1Q: 14:25) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Louie Davies. S Cesar Kemp defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-NED30 (1Q: 14:18) Dominic Custer ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Schulte. Key block delivered by Lincoln McKnight. PENALTY: ILB Lester O'Neal of Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED41 (1Q: 14:10) Spencer Poston pass completed to RB Bryan Johnstone for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by CB Dashawn Palmer. Johnstone gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Double TE | --- | | RB B.Johnstone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Man-to-Man | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-NED42 (1Q: 13:41) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 35 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell. Harmatz gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 13:16) Bryan Johnstone ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Brown |
| --- | WILB L.Hughes | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU21 (1Q: 12:51) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Harmatz gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Harris Coles of Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Double TE | --- | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 12:44) Maxwell Longwell ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| --- | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| --- | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU12 (1Q: 12:17) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Scottie Brown for 4 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines. Brown gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harmatz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Daniels | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU08 (1Q: 11:50) Spencer Poston pass was dropped by WR Cole Harmatz.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-HOU08 (1Q: 11:44) Fred Benson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:36) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 11:36) Marvin Nails pass was thrown incomplete, intended for C Brenden Burton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 11:27) Marvin Nails pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Spencer O'Donnell. PENALTY: CB Tristan Terrell of New England was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB M.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 11:20) Dave Bond ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Connor LeBoeuf. Key block delivered by Daquan Titone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 10:49) Play-Action. Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 26 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Browning gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED32 (1Q: 10:12) Marvin Nails pass completed to TE Spencer O'Donnell for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gino Drake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NED26 (1Q: 09:43) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Buchanan, assisted by S Mercury Kramer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Branch gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-NED05 (1Q: 09:03) Dave Bond ran around right end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bjarke Blanchard. Houston 6, New England 3
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:03) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Houston 7, New England 3 |
| (1Q: 08:56) Tony Bernard kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Cole Harmatz returned the ball 25 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-NED30 (1Q: 08:22) Maxwell Longwell ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NED33 (1Q: 07:40) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Protect | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Sanders | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-NED33 (1Q: 07:02) Spencer Poston scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell. PENALTY: T Jim Smith of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-17-NED23 (1Q: 06:53) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Louie Davies for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-NED47 (1Q: 06:22) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Kevin Daniels for 5 yards. Tackled by S Chris Devine, assisted by ILB Anthony Givens.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU48 (1Q: 05:49) Spencer Poston scrambled for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer and assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 05:08) Maxwell Longwell ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU29 (1Q: 04:44) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Maxwell Longwell. S Cesar Kemp defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU29 (1Q: 04:40) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Louie Davies for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens. Davies gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 04:05) Bryan Johnstone ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by ILB Anthony Givens.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Brown |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU12 (1Q: 03:32) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Louie Davies for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by ILB Lamar Hughes. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU10 (1Q: 03:09) Play-Action. Spencer Poston scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU08 (1Q: 02:26) Fred Benson attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 7, New England 6 |
| (1Q: 02:19) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:19) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez, assisted by DE Kris Sweeney. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE L.Nichols | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU31 (1Q: 01:38) Dave Bond ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Kalu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| --- | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (1Q: 01:12) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU30 (1Q: 00:25) Herman Jenkins punted 43 yards. Cole Harmatz called for a fair catch at the NED27. |
1-10-NED27 (1Q: 00:15) Spencer Poston sacked by OLB Harris Coles for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Damon Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Longwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| --- | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-13-NED24 (2Q: 15:00) Bryan Johnstone ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Mario Lindsay, assisted by CB Mitch Bell. Key block delivered by J.R. Kamin.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Brown |
| +++ | WILB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED37 (2Q: 14:27) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Ed Sanders for 38 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Sanders gained 32 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE E.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | FB M.Longwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 13:58) Spencer Poston pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cole Harmatz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 13:48) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Coles. Smith gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU18 (2Q: 13:20) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU17 (2Q: 12:49) Fred Benson attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 9, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 12:43) Fred Benson kicked off 66 yards from the NED35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Lincoln McKnight. |
| 1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 12:10) PENALTY: WR Kendrick Lucas of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU17 (2Q: 12:03) Glenn Dirnabauer ran around left end for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Micah Scott.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-17-HOU15 (2Q: 11:33) PENALTY: T Melvin Blanchard of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-22-HOU10 (2Q: 11:28) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. CB Tristan Terrell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-22-HOU10 (2Q: 11:22) Play-Action. Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.Terrell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | LCB L.Starr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-HOU10 (2Q: 11:16) Herman Jenkins punted 39 yards. Cole Harmatz returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU45. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 11:07) Spencer Poston scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Vinnick.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE K.Wayne | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU42 (2Q: 10:26) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Kevin Daniels for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU39 (2Q: 10:04) Spencer Poston pass was dropped by TE Ed Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Johnstone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU39 (2Q: 09:59) Alexis Bode punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 09:52) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell. Key block delivered by Zach Bailey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Harden | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE D.Van Hoose | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | DB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 09:13) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Gino Drake. Key block delivered by Daquan Titone.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Spy | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher |
| +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 08:31) Dave Bond ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gino Drake. PENALTY: T Kent Osborne of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS G.Drake | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU36 (2Q: 08:23) Marvin Nails pass completed to TE Spencer O'Donnell for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Leo Booker. O'Donnell gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU43 (2Q: 08:00) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez, assisted by S Mercury Kramer. Branch gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED42 (2Q: 07:37) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 8 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer, assisted by DT Kendrick Kalu. Branch gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-2-NED34 (2Q: 07:05) PENALTY: T Kent Osborne of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-7-NED39 (2Q: 06:57) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Micah Scott. Branch gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED39 (2Q: 06:30) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 05:47) Dave Bond ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE D.Van Hoose | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | DB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED24 (2Q: 05:12) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 24 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Browning gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 13, New England 9
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 05:12) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Houston 14, New England 9 |
| (2Q: 05:00) Tony Bernard kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Cole Harmatz returned the ball 23 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Dashawn Palmer. |
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 04:23) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Glover. CB Mitch Bell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Brown | Protect | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Daniels | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED28 (2Q: 04:19) Bryan Johnstone ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by ILB Lester O'Neal.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Sanders |
| --- | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Brown |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-NED33 (2Q: 03:41) Dominic Custer ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Stan Evans. Key block delivered by Damon Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | --- | | RB D.Custer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 03:07) Bryan Johnstone ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard, assisted by OLB Harris Coles.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED44 (2Q: 02:22) Spencer Poston pass completed to RB Dominic Custer for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by S Cesar Kemp. Custer gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Longwell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 02:00) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Kevin Daniels for 9 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU28 (2Q: 01:39) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell. Smith gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-9-HOU09 (2Q: 01:19) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ed Sanders. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU09 (2Q: 01:13) Spencer Poston pass was dropped by WR Cole Harmatz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU09 (2Q: 01:07) Spencer Poston scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Sanders | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU04 (2Q: 00:45) Fred Benson attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 14, New England 12 |
| (2Q: 00:37) Fred Benson kicked off 65 yards from the NED35. C.J. Hines returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by D.J. Glover. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:30) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez. PENALTY: DE Kris Sweeney of New England was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-HOU30 (2Q: 00:30) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Kalu.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Hatcher |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU29 (2Q: 00:05) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 15 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Browning gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 72 yards from the NED35. Touchback. PENALTY: CB Micah Scott of New England was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Fred Benson kicked off 62 yards from the NED30. C.J. Hines returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU39. Tackled by Dominic Custer. |
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 14:19) Glenn Dirnabauer ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez, assisted by S Gino Drake. Key block delivered by Leroy Sanders.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE L.Nichols | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-1-HOU48 (3Q: 13:48) PENALTY: G Daquan Titone of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-6-HOU43 (3Q: 13:40) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Leon Nichols.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU40 (3Q: 13:05) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 15 yards. Tackled by S Les Starr, assisted by S Mercury Kramer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB L.Starr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-NED45 (3Q: 12:36) PENALTY: ILB Trent Ramirez of New England was called for Encroachment. |
1-5-NED40 (3Q: 12:29) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Buchanan, assisted by CB Micah Scott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED32 (3Q: 11:52) Marvin Nails pass completed to RB Dave Bond for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Leo Booker. Bond gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Starr | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED12 (3Q: 11:06) Marvin Nails pass completed to RB Glenn Dirnabauer for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dirnabauer gained 7 yards after the catch. Houston 20, New England 12
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (3Q: 11:06) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Houston 21, New England 12 |
| (3Q: 10:56) Tony Bernard kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 10:56) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Louie Davies. ILB Lester O'Neal defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | WILB M.Lindsay | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (3Q: 10:49) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Ed Sanders for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. Sanders gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 10:12) Spencer Poston pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Miles Smith. ILB Lester O'Neal blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED36 (3Q: 10:05) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 14 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp. Harmatz gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED50 (3Q: 09:36) Spencer Poston scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED Louie Davies on the HOU40.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 08:52) Spencer Poston pass completed to RB Maxwell Longwell for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Schulte. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Longwell gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU36 (3Q: 08:22) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Double TE | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU34 (3Q: 07:38) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cole Harmatz. CB C.J. Hines defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Coles | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | WLB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU34 (3Q: 07:29) Fred Benson attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 07:21) Marvin Nails pass completed to C Brenden Burton for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Kalu, assisted by DE Connor LeBoeuf. Burton gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Starr | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED48 (3Q: 06:48) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 31 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Buchanan. Browning gained 25 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED17 (3Q: 06:12) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Ezekiel Duhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE D.Van Hoose | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Hatcher |
| +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Spy | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-NED19 (3Q: 05:46) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the left guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-5-NED05 (3Q: 05:26) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for C Brenden Burton. ILB Trent Ramirez knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED05 (3Q: 05:20) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Trent Ramirez, assisted by DE Connor LeBoeuf. Branch gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-4-NED04 (3Q: 04:42) Play-Action. Marvin Nails pass completed to WR A.J. Browning for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 27, New England 12
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.Terrell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:42) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Houston 28, New England 12 |
| (3Q: 04:34) Tony Bernard kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 04:34) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cole Harmatz. ILB Anthony Givens defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Double TE | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (3Q: 04:30) Play-Action. Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Louie Davies for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens, assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED25 (3Q: 04:06) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Dominic Custer. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED25 (3Q: 04:01) Alexis Bode punted 45 yards. C.J. Hines called for a fair catch at the HOU30. |
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 03:50) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 24 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer. Manuel gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Starr | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (3Q: 03:13) Dave Bond ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney. PENALTY: T Melvin Blanchard of Houston was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | --- | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-25-HOU39 (3Q: 03:02) Dave Bond ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney, assisted by DT Kendrick Kalu. Key block delivered by Zach Bailey.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU48 (3Q: 02:23) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-NED48 (3Q: 01:56) Marvin Nails pass was dropped by WR Otis Branch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.Terrell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-NED48 (3Q: 01:48) Herman Jenkins punted 48 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 01:43) Bryan Johnstone ran a draw inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by DE Louie Sagapolutele.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | --- | | FB D.Custer |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-NED23 (3Q: 01:16) Spencer Poston pass was dropped by WR Cole Harmatz.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Protect | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Custer | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED23 (3Q: 01:10) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens. Harmatz gained 3 yards after the catch. New England's Lincoln McKnight was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG L.McKnight |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-4-NED26 (3Q: 00:23) Alexis Bode punted 49 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 26 yards to the NED49. Tackled by Bryan Johnstone. |
| 1-10-NED49 (3Q: 00:13) PENALTY: WR Kendrick Lucas of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU46 (3Q: 00:05) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Starscream Branch for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Kendrick Kalu. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Melvin Blanchard of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-25-HOU36 (4Q: 15:00) Marvin Nails sacked by DT Kendrick Kalu for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Zach Bailey.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | --- | WLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-26-HOU35 (4Q: 14:28) Dave Bond ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Kris Sweeney. PENALTY: RB Dave Bond of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-35-HOU26 (4Q: 14:20) Marvin Nails pass completed to RB Dave Bond for 10 yards. Tackled by S Mercury Kramer, assisted by CB Leo Booker. Bond gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | FB E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB T.Terrell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB W.Bailey | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB L.Booker | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-25-HOU36 (4Q: 13:50) Herman Jenkins punted 58 yards. Cole Harmatz returned the kick 12 yards to the NED18. Tackled by Carlos Webster. |
1-10-NED18 (4Q: 13:41) Maxwell Longwell ran inside the left tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp. Key block delivered by Seth Fitchie.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-NED40 (4Q: 13:04) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Louie Davies. ILB Lester O'Neal defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED40 (4Q: 12:57) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 50 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Smith gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU10 (4Q: 12:19) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Mitch Bell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU09 (4Q: 11:42) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston 28, New England 18
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 11:42) Spencer Poston passed to Kevin Daniels for the successful two-point conversion. Houston 28, New England 20 |
| (4Q: 11:36) Fred Benson kicked off 70 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 11:36) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Spencer O'Donnell. DE Kris Sweeney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 11:32) PENALTY: WR A.J. Browning of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU20 (4Q: 11:27) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Otis Branch for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Leo Booker. Branch gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:42) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Browning. S Gino Drake knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:36) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kendrick Lucas. S Gino Drake defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:31) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. CB Leo Booker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU47 (4Q: 10:21) Herman Jenkins punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the NED03. |
1-10-NED03 (4Q: 10:14) Maxwell Longwell ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Rex Schulte. Key block delivered by Louie Davies.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED09 (4Q: 09:39) Spencer Poston pass completed to RB Bryan Johnstone for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Cesar Kemp, assisted by S Jessie O'Conner. Johnstone gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harmatz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Longwell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Daniels | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Vinnick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bessette | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Johnstone | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB J.O'Conner | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | NB D.Palmer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | DB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED31 (4Q: 08:53) Maxwell Longwell ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer, assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB M.Lindsay | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-NED32 (4Q: 08:19) Spencer Poston pass was dropped by TE Louie Davies. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-NED32 (4Q: 08:12) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Louie Davies. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-NED32 (4Q: 08:02) Alexis Bode punted 47 yards. C.J. Hines returned the kick 15 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Louie Davies. |
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 07:54) Marvin Nails pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Earnest Hatcher. DE Leon Nichols blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston's Dave Bond was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.O'Donnell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Bond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS G.Drake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| --- | FS M.Kramer | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (4Q: 07:48) Marvin Nails pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Leo Booker, assisted by CB Tristan Terrell. Manuel gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: RB Glenn Dirnabauer of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) K.Lucas | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU31 (4Q: 07:37) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Kris Sweeney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU31 (4Q: 07:32) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. CB Leo Booker defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU31 (4Q: 07:26) Herman Jenkins punted 49 yards. Cole Harmatz returned the kick 10 yards to the NED30. Tackled by Harris Coles. Houston's Spencer O'Donnell was hurt on the play. |
1-10-NED30 (4Q: 07:18) Bryan Johnstone ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lamont Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Brown |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-NED32 (4Q: 06:41) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Smith gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | --- | | RB M.Longwell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED40 (4Q: 06:11) Maxwell Longwell ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dashawn Palmer. Key block delivered by J.R. Kamin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB J.O'Conner | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-NED46 (4Q: 05:34) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Cole Harmatz for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by ILB Anthony Givens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Seth Fitchie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Double TE | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED50 (4Q: 05:10) Spencer Poston pass completed to TE Scottie Brown for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Anthony Givens.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Johnstone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB L.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 04:41) Bryan Johnstone ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Lamar Hughes, assisted by ILB Anthony Givens. Key block delivered by Jim Smith.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE R.Schulte | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Smith |
| +++ | NT L.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Davies |
| +++ | RDE L.Sagapolutele | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz |
| +++ | SLB A.Givens | In Box | --- | | RB B.Johnstone | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Brown |
| +++ | WILB L.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | WLB H.Coles | In Box | --- | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 04:12) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kevin Daniels. DE Stan Evans hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB N.Bessette | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 04:07) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Scottie Brown. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harmatz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Daniels | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Brown | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| --- | RCB J.O'Conner | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU26 (4Q: 04:03) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Miles Smith. ILB Lester O'Neal defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| --- | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU26 (4Q: 03:58) Fred Benson attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 28, New England 23 |
| (4Q: 03:51) Fred Benson kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 03:51) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Otis Branch. DE Cesar Harden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| --- | LCB L.Booker | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| --- | NB M.Scott | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 03:45) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Starscream Branch. OLB Jalen Buchanan defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (4Q: 03:39) Marvin Nails pass was intended for WR A.J. Browning and was intercepted by CB Wyatt Bailey at the HOU33. Tackled by Glenn Dirnabauer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Duhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:27) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for WR D.J. Glover. DE Louie Sagapolutele hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) K.Daniels | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Glover | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:21) Spencer Poston pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Scottie Brown. DE Louie Sagapolutele hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Dashawn Palmer was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:15) Spencer Poston pass was intended for WR Kevin Daniels and was intercepted by S Ernie Fisher at the HOU24. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Cole Harmatz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Custer | Protect | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| --- | RCB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| --- | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS E.Fisher | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 03:03) Marvin Nails pass was dropped by C Brenden Burton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Browning | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Burton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| --- | RCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU29 (4Q: 02:56) Glenn Dirnabauer ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Gino Drake.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Nichols | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
3-10-HOU29 (4Q: 02:47) Marvin Nails pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Browning. S Steven Boyd defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Hatcher | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Nichols | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Duhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS S.Boyd | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU29 (4Q: 02:42) Herman Jenkins punted 61 yards. The ball was downed at the NED10. |
1-10-NED10 (4Q: 02:31) Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Kevin Daniels for 16 yards. Tackled by CB C.J. Hines, assisted by S Chris Devine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Johnstone | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED26 (4Q: 02:09) Play-Action. Spencer Poston pass completed to WR Miles Smith for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Lester O'Neal, assisted by CB Mitch Bell. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Double TE | --- | | RB B.Johnstone | Protect | --- | SILB L.O'Neal | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE S.Brown | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.Jacques |
| --- | LCB D.Palmer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| +++ | RCB M.Bell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| --- | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-5-NED31 (4Q: 02:00) Spencer Poston pass was intended for WR Kevin Daniels and was intercepted by DE Rex Schulte at the NED39. Tackled by Kevin Daniels.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB S.Poston |
| *** | LDE S.Evans | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Smith | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Sagapolutele | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Davies | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harmatz | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Givens | Short Zone | +++ | | RB M.Longwell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB L.O'Neal | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Daniels | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB H.Coles | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Jacques |
| +++ | LCB D.Palmer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Fitchie |
| --- | RCB M.Bell | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Kamin |
| +++ | NB C.Hines | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Kramer |
| +++ | SS C.Kemp | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Smith |
| +++ | FS C.Devine | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED39 (4Q: 01:51) Glenn Dirnabauer ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Cesar Harden.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
2-9-NED38 (4Q: 01:43) Glenn Dirnabauer ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tristan Terrell.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.LeBoeuf | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE K.Sweeney | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Lucas |
| +++ | WLB J.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB M.Scott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS G.Drake | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| New England called a time out. |
3-3-NED32 (4Q: 01:33) Glenn Dirnabauer ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ezekiel Duhart. Key block delivered by Kent Osborne.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB M.Nails |
| *** | LDE C.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Browning |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kalu | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Burton |
| +++ | 3tcDT K.Sweeney | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Branch |
| +++ | RDE L.Nichols | In Box | --- | | RB G.Dirnabauer | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Ramirez | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Manuel |
| +++ | WLB E.Duhart | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Blanchard |
| +++ | LCB T.Terrell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG Z.Bailey |
| +++ | RCB W.Bailey | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Sanders |
| +++ | NB L.Booker | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS S.Boyd | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Osborne |
| +++ | FS M.Kramer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-NED27 (4Q: 00:49) Marvin Nails dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| 2-12-NED29 (4Q: 00:04) Marvin Nails dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 28, New England Patriots 23 |