| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 45 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh 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-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown. Ohara gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT34 (1Q: 14:25) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cristian Emerson, assisted by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 13:46) Owen Marincic scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jesse Allen.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Oakes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 13:09) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Roosevelt Holliday for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown. Holliday gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Deep Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 12:27) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. DT Anthony McWilliams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Pittsburgh's Tracy Aycock was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Oakes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU31 (1Q: 12:23) MVP Marincic sacked by DE Rex Schulte for a loss of 7 yards. Schulte ran right past Terry Porter and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Protect | --- | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | RCB C.Hines | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | DB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU38 (1Q: 11:37) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown, assisted by CB Jerald Rodriguez. PENALTY: CB C.J. Hines of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB C.Hines | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Rodriguez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 11:27) Santiago Makuch ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Eli Marquardt. Key block delivered by Otis Steber.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | --- | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Oakes |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 10:54) MVP Marincic scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jerald Rodriguez.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Makuch | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU14 (1Q: 10:17) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sergio Ohara. DE J.J. Choate hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU14 (1Q: 10:09) MVP Marincic pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. CB C.J. Hines blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Porter | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Hines | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-HOU14 (1Q: 10:05) Rico Washington attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:57) Rico Washington kicked off 69 yards from the PIT35. Sebastian Fanning returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Shaun Benzer. |
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 09:30) Rufus Crawford ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Kenneth Kennedy. Key block delivered by Jermaine Winters.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | --- |
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2-2-HOU29 (1Q: 09:01) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Leonardo Fagan for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (1Q: 08:22) Z Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 34 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers. Merrill gained 29 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 07:50) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Leonardo Fagan for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Brant Winters. PENALTY: T Steve Eisner of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Maddux | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-PIT37 (1Q: 07:35) Z Zuleger pass completed to TE Jermaine Winters for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Johnny Blackburn. Winters gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Snyder | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-PIT28 (1Q: 07:08) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Jackson Maddux for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Maddux | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 06:38) Rufus Crawford ran around left end for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler. Houston 6, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 06:38) Extra point by Tony Bernard was blocked. |
| (1Q: 06:29) Tony Bernard kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Keegan Lofton returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Griffin Ruby. |
1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 05:53) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Dalton Dunn for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Cristian Emerson. Dunn gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Oakes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT42 (1Q: 05:16) Owen Marincic kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | --- | | RB S.Makuch |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-9-PIT43 (1Q: 04:48) PENALTY: TE Roosevelt Holliday of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
2-14-PIT38 (1Q: 04:40) Owen Marincic scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Desmond Alcala.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-PIT41 (1Q: 04:08) Amos Campana ran around left end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Oakes |
| +++ | MLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | LCB C.Hines | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | RCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-15-PIT37 (1Q: 03:48) Mack Shaw punted 47 yards. Sebastian Fanning returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Collin Gordon. Houston's C.J. Hines was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious head injury. |
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 03:38) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Merrill gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (1Q: 02:57) Richard Merrill ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brant Winters.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU42 (1Q: 02:23) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Brant Winters. Grabulis gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 01:42) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton. Grabulis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 00:57) Richard Merrill ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT14 (1Q: 00:17) Rufus Crawford ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross McGee. Key block delivered by Benjamin Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-PIT10 (2Q: 15:00) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Randle | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT04 (2Q: 14:29) Richard Merrill ran a draw inside the left guard for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler. Houston 12, Pittsburgh 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 14:29) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 14:22) Tony Bernard kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (2Q: 14:22) MVP Marincic pass was dropped by WR Mr. Bigg Benzer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (2Q: 14:12) Dalton Dunn ran a reverse around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Griffin Ruby.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | TE D.McCree |
| --- | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Fredrickson |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-PIT29 (2Q: 13:49) Owen Marincic pass was dropped by TE Terry Porter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Rodriguez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-PIT29 (2Q: 13:45) Mack Shaw punted 43 yards. Sebastian Fanning returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Lunch Box Gordon. |
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:34) Rufus Crawford ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Smith, assisted by CB Keegan Lofton. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Snyder |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT47 (2Q: 13:06) Rufus Crawford ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Dana Barber, assisted by DT Wally World Castagnola. Key block delivered by Tristan Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT43 (2Q: 12:24) Richard Merrill ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Smith, assisted by DE Wally Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT40 (2Q: 11:40) Zachery Zuleger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Richard Merrill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Maddux | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT40 (2Q: 11:33) Zachery Zuleger scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Winters | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (2Q: 10:54) Rufus Crawford ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Elliott. Key block delivered by Darrin Snyder.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Snyder |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT27 (2Q: 10:28) Richard Merrill ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells, assisted by DE Wally Oliver. Key block delivered by Tristan Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Maddux |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | --- | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-PIT12 (2Q: 10:04) Richard Merrill ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Agent K Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-PIT08 (2Q: 09:22) Richard Merrill ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Elliott, assisted by CB A.J. Wells. Key block delivered by Benjamin Reed.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | --- | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-2-PIT02 (2Q: 08:57) Play-Action. Zachery Zuleger sacked by OLB Trevor Elliott for a loss of 5 yards. Elliott ran right past Tristan Clemons and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Wally Oliver on the PIT07.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Randle | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB B.Burke | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT07 (2Q: 08:43) Darrell Oakes ran a trap outside the left tackle for 79 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown. Key block delivered by Theodore Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | RCB S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | DB A.Brown | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU14 (2Q: 07:58) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU11 (2Q: 07:37) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Benzer gained 2 yards after the catch. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 9
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Spy on QB | --- | | FB T.Porter | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 07:37) Extra point by Uncle Rico Washington was good. Houston 13, Pittsburgh 10 |
| (2Q: 07:28) Rico Washington kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 07:28) Tony Grabulis ran a reverse around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn, assisted by OLB Trevor Elliott. PENALTY: DE Wally Oliver of Pittsburgh was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford |
| +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Merrill |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 07:22) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Jackson Maddux for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Fagan | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU39 (2Q: 07:01) Richard Merrill ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Wally Oliver.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-2-HOU46 (2Q: 06:34) PENALTY: G Daquan Titone of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-7-HOU41 (2Q: 06:25) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to WR Jeremiah Manuel for 19 yards. Tackled by DT Nicholas Hopper, assisted by S Kris Rogers. Manuel gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Maddux | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 05:39) Richard Merrill ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton, assisted by OLB Trevor Elliott.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | --- | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-PIT37 (2Q: 05:07) Play-Action. Z Zuleger pass completed to TE Jermaine Winters for 0 yards. Tackled by S Johnny Blackburn, assisted by CB Keegan Lofton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Winters | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-PIT37 (2Q: 04:28) Zachery Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rufus Crawford. DE Collin Gordon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Snyder | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT37 (2Q: 04:24) Donald Bradley punted 37 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 04:17) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Morris Maxcy for -1 yards. Tackled by S Everett Diaz. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Maxcy | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | RCB S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | DB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-PIT19 (2Q: 03:33) Santiago Makuch ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning. Key block delivered by Theodore Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | TE D.McCree |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | --- | | RB S.Makuch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | FB K.Fredrickson |
| --- | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | --- | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-PIT27 (2Q: 02:58) Amos Campana ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Benavidez, assisted by S Sebastian Fanning. Key block delivered by Otis Steber. PENALTY: T Rick Rozanski of Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-PIT17 (2Q: 02:49) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. CB Jimmy Sagers defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fredrickson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-PIT17 (2Q: 02:42) Mack Shaw punted 60 yards. Sebastian Fanning returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU30. PENALTY: DE Rex Schulte of Houston was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 02:32) Richard Merrill ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn. OLB Shane Rayburn crushed Big Steve Eisner to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | In Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU13 (2Q: 02:04) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to WR Leonardo Fagan for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kris Rogers.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-11-HOU14 (2Q: 01:57) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to TE Riddick Lyons for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton, assisted by OLB Trevor Elliott. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU27 (2Q: 01:10) Rufus Crawford ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Justics Randle, assisted by DT Wally Castagnola.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| --- | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB T.Elliott | Spy | +++ | | FB R.Merrill |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU25 (2Q: 00:35) Richard Merrill ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Brant Winters, assisted by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE J.Randle | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-8-HOU29 (2Q: 00:28) Play-Action. Zachery Zuleger pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Riddick Lyons. DT Nicholas Hopper blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU29 (2Q: 00:20) Donald Bradley punted 31 yards. Brant Winters called for a fair catch at the PIT40. |
1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 00:11) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DT Vincent Benavidez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Protect | --- | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | NB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT40 (2Q: 00:01) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 15 yards. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Deep Zone | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Rico Washington kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Rufus Crawford ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells, assisted by OLB Dana Barber.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 14:35) Rufus Crawford ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Agent K Kennedy.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | FB R.Merrill |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (3Q: 13:55) Zachery Zuleger pass was intended for TE Darrin Snyder and was intercepted by CB Keegan Lofton at the HOU37. The interception was returned 25 yards. Tackled by Tony Grabulis.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE J.Randle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Snyder | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | MLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 13:42) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sergio Ohara. CB Cristian Emerson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU12 (3Q: 13:35) MVP Marincic pass was dropped by TE Terry Porter.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fredrickson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU12 (3Q: 13:29) Amos Campana ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Griffin Ruby, assisted by S Jesse Allen. Key block delivered by Theodore Andrews.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Porter |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | --- | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-1-HOU01 (3Q: 13:01) Owen Marincic kept the ball, running around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Desmond Alcala, assisted by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| --- | 1tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 3tcDT L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Oakes |
| +++ | RDE A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | SLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | MLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | WLB J.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | LCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | RCB S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | SS J.Allen | In Box | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU02 (3Q: 12:34) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sergio Ohara. ILB Aidan Hebron defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Protect | +++ | SLB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB V.Bernard | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB N.Glover | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU02 (3Q: 12:28) MVP Marincic pass completed to WR Destro Dunn for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dunn gained 2 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 16, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Protect | +++ | SLB L.McDaniel | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB V.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB N.Glover | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 12:28) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Pittsburgh 17, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 12:21) Rico Washington kicked off 54 yards from the PIT35. Richard Merrill returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Collin Gordon. |
1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 11:48) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Tony Grabulis for 58 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Grabulis gained 50 yards after the catch. PENALTY: C Benjamin Reed of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Winters | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU32 (3Q: 11:30) Zachery Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tony Grabulis. OLB Ross McGee hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU32 (3Q: 11:24) Z Zuleger scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ross McGee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU45 (3Q: 10:49) Z Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jermaine Winters. DT Nicholas Hopper hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Winters | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU45 (3Q: 10:44) Donald Bradley punted 46 yards. Brant Winters returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT22. Tackled by Griffin Ruby. |
1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 10:33) Owen Marincic kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning, assisted by DT Eli Marquardt. Key block delivered by Rick Rozanski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT28 (3Q: 09:56) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Terry Porter. OLB Van Bernard defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | --- | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT28 (3Q: 09:52) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Mr. Bigg Benzer for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Jerald Rodriguez, assisted by OLB Amos Brown. Benzer gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Short Zone | --- | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Rodriguez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 09:22) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 49 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 23, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 09:22) Extra point by Rico Washington was good. Pittsburgh 24, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 09:05) Rico Washington kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 09:05) Play-Action. Z Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Riddick Lyons. DE Malachi Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 08:58) Rufus Crawford ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton, assisted by OLB Shane Rayburn. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | FB R.Merrill |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Spy | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU40 (3Q: 08:32) Richard Merrill ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Kenneth Kennedy. Key block delivered by Daquan Titone. Titone flattened Keegan Lofton to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU45 (3Q: 08:01) Zachery Zuleger sacked by DE Malachi Smith for a loss of 4 yards. Smith simply blew through Daquan Titone to reach the quarterback and knock him down. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Zachery Zuleger on the HOU41.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU41 (3Q: 07:24) Z Zuleger pass was dropped by TE Jermaine Winters. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB S.Rayburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU41 (3Q: 07:19) Donald Bradley punted 37 yards. Brant Winters returned the kick 20 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Jermaine Winters. |
1-10-PIT42 (3Q: 07:12) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer. DE Rex Schulte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Oakes | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | RCB S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | DB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT42 (3Q: 07:05) Play-Action. Owen Marincic pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Mr. Bigg Benzer.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Alcala | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-PIT42 (3Q: 06:55) Owen Marincic pass completed to TE Terry Porter for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Aidan Hebron. Porter gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Rodriguez | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-PIT49 (3Q: 06:18) Mack Shaw punted 45 yards. Sebastian Fanning returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Everett Malinsky. PENALTY: P Mack Shaw of Pittsburgh was called for an Intentional Face Mask on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU35 (3Q: 06:09) Richard Merrill ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU36 (3Q: 05:29) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to TE Riddick Lyons for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn. Lyons gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 05:03) Zachery Zuleger scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers and assisted by CB Keegan Lofton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-PIT47 (3Q: 04:23) Rufus Crawford ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Collin Gordon. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | --- | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 03:43) Z Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT21 (3Q: 03:09) Z Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Drake Hampton. OLB Trevor Elliott defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Steve Eisner of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS A.Wells | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-20-PIT31 (3Q: 03:03) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to WR Leonardo Fagan for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-PIT27 (3Q: 02:17) Zachery Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rufus Crawford. DE Wally Oliver hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Winters | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Snyder | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-PIT27 (3Q: 02:11) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Drake Hampton for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kris Rogers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
| 4-5-PIT16 (3Q: 01:35) Tony Bernard attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Houston 16 |
| (3Q: 01:30) Tony Bernard kicked off 59 yards from the HOU35. Keegan Lofton returned the ball 35 yards to the PIT41. Tackled by Jeremiah Manuel. |
1-10-PIT41 (3Q: 00:55) Santiago Makuch ran inside the right guard for 11 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Choate. Key block delivered by Tracy Aycock.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Spy | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 00:29) Santiago Makuch ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Amos Brown. Key block delivered by Tracy Aycock.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | --- | | FB R.Holliday |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Roosevelt Holliday. S Sebastian Fanning defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 14:50) Dalton Dunn ran a reverse around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | TE D.McCree |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | --- | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Fredrickson |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU32 (4Q: 14:06) Play-Action. Owen Marincic sacked by DE Griffin Ruby for a loss of 3 yards. Ruby ran right past Theodore Andrews and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Brown | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | NB J.Rodriguez | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU35 (4Q: 13:24) Rico Washington attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 16 |
| (4Q: 13:19) Uncle Rico Washington kicked off 63 yards from the PIT35. Sebastian Fanning returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Collin Gordon. |
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 12:49) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to WR Drake Hampton for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB A.J. Wells. Hampton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.McGee | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Winters | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 12:27) Zachery Zuleger scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers and assisted by CB A.J. Wells.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-PIT49 (4Q: 11:54) Z Zuleger pass was dropped by WR Leonardo Fagan.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-PIT49 (4Q: 11:47) Play-Action. Zachery Zuleger pass was dropped by WR Drake Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Protect | --- | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Winters | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Rogers | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB E.Phillips | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-PIT49 (4Q: 11:41) Donald Bradley punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:36) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. CB Jimmy Sagers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | RCB S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | DB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:28) Santiago Makuch ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Sebastian Fanning, assisted by OLB Amos Brown.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | TE D.McCree |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | FB K.Fredrickson |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-PIT21 (4Q: 10:54) Amos Campana ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Aidan Hebron.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Hebron | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-PIT23 (4Q: 10:14) Mack Shaw punted 44 yards. Sebastian Fanning returned the kick 27 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Ross McGee. |
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 10:06) Rufus Crawford ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Shane Rayburn. Key block delivered by Tristan Clemons.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE C.Gordon | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-PIT32 (4Q: 09:46) Rufus Crawford ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Elliott, assisted by OLB Dana Barber. Key block delivered by Benjamin Reed.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE R.McGee | In Box | --- | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | WLB D.Barber | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT30 (4Q: 09:20) Z Zuleger pass completed to WR Leonardo Fagan for 30 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Fagan gained 11 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 22
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (4Q: 09:20) Extra point by Tony Bernard was good. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 23 |
| (4Q: 09:10) Tony Bernard kicked off 70 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:10) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Destro Dunn. OLB Amos Brown defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| --- | WLB V.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:00) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Shaun Benzer for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Cristian Emerson, assisted by S Sebastian Fanning.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 08:27) Play-Action. Owen Marincic scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cristian Emerson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-PIT44 (4Q: 07:45) Owen Marincic kept the ball, running around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Eli Marquardt, assisted by ILB Desmond Alcala.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Oakes |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-PIT42 (4Q: 07:02) Famous Amos Campana ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jesse Allen, assisted by DE Griffin Ruby. Key block delivered by Otis Steber.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE R.Schulte | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Porter |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 06:17) MVP Marincic kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Choate. PENALTY: DE Griffin Ruby of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Dunn |
| +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer |
| +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Makuch |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Spy | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara |
| +++ | WLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-5-HOU44 (4Q: 06:07) MVP Marincic kept the ball, running around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Jerald Rodriguez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE G.Ruby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Benzer |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Porter |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn |
| +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Oakes |
| +++ | SLB A.Brown | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Holliday |
| +++ | MLB D.Alcala | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB J.Sagers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| --- | SS S.Fanning | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU44 (4Q: 05:24) Owen Marincic pass completed to WR Sergio Ohara for 25 yards. Tackled by S Jesse Allen. Ohara gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Cormier | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Hebron | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Sagers | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | RCB S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | --- | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | DB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS E.Diaz | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 04:39) MVP Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DE Griffin Ruby hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Dunn | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Benzer | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Mitchell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB S.Makuch | Protect | --- | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Ohara | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | NB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU19 (4Q: 04:29) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Deron McCree. S Jesse Allen defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.McWilliams | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Choate | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.McDaniel | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Protect | +++ | SLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.McCree | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Alcala | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB V.Bernard | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| +++ | LCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| --- | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU19 (4Q: 04:24) Owen Marincic pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dalton Dunn. DE Griffin Ruby hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB O.Marincic |
| *** | LDE G.Ruby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Porter | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT V.Benavidez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Holliday | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Marquardt | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dunn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Schulte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Campana | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB A.Hebron | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Fredrickson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brown | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Meseck |
| +++ | WLB J.Sagers | Short Zone | +++ | | LG O.Steber |
| --- | LCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Andrews |
| --- | RCB J.Rodriguez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Aycock |
| +++ | SS S.Fanning | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Rozanski |
| +++ | FS J.Allen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU19 (4Q: 04:19) Rico Washington attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 30, Houston 23 |
| (4Q: 04:12) Rico Washington kicked off 56 yards from the PIT35. Sebastian Fanning returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Lunch Box Gordon. |
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 04:04) Zachery Zuleger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Richard Merrill.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU30 (4Q: 03:57) Rufus Crawford ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Smith.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Winters |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-HOU35 (4Q: 03:33) Rufus Crawford ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers. Key block delivered by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton |
| +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Lyons |
| +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan |
| +++ | RDE M.Smith | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Winters |
| +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 03:07) Z Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Drake Hampton. OLB Shane Rayburn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS B.Winters | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-HOU42 (4Q: 03:01) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Emmett Phillips. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Randle | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | --- | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU48 (4Q: 02:42) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Malachi Smith. Merrill gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Fagan | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT38 (4Q: 02:18) Zachery Zuleger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leonardo Fagan.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT38 (4Q: 02:11) Zachery Zuleger pass completed to TE Riddick Lyons for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton, assisted by CB A.J. Wells. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Maddux | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Merrill | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:00) Z Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Keegan Lofton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-8-PIT23 (4Q: 01:37) PENALTY: G Bernard Hagler of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-13-PIT28 (4Q: 01:37) Play-Action. Z Zuleger pass completed to RB Richard Merrill for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Trevor Elliott. Merrill gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Maddux | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-PIT14 (4Q: 01:12) Zachery Zuleger sacked by DE Malachi Smith and DT Wally Castagnola for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Bernard Hagler.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | LCB K.Lofton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| --- | RCB K.Rogers | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| --- | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-18-PIT22 (4Q: 01:01) Zachery Zuleger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Drake Hampton. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Steve Eisner of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| --- | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| --- | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-28-PIT32 (4Q: 00:53) Z Zuleger scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kris Rogers. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jackson Maddux on the PIT28.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Maddux | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Merrill | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Fagan | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Rayburn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS B.Winters | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
3-24-PIT28 (4Q: 00:44) Z Zuleger pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Richard Merrill. DT Wally Castagnola hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Hampton | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT K.Kennedy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Lyons | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT N.Hopper | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Grabulis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Merrill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Rayburn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| --- | FS J.Blackburn | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-24-PIT28 (4Q: 00:38) Zachery Zuleger pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Leonardo Fagan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB Z.Zuleger |
| *** | LDE M.Smith | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Manuel | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT W.Oliver | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Maddux | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT W.Castagnola | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Fagan | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Rayburn | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Crawford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB T.Elliott | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB K.Lofton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Eisner |
| +++ | RCB K.Rogers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hagler |
| +++ | NB E.Phillips | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Reed |
| +++ | DB B.Winters | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Titone |
| +++ | SS A.Wells | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT T.Clemons |
| +++ | FS J.Blackburn | Double SLOT | +++ |
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| 1-10-PIT28 (4Q: 00:32) Owen Marincic dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 2-11-PIT27 (4Q: 00:24) MVP Marincic dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Houston Texans 23 |