| Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 34 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Marco Burden kicked off 64 yards from the IND35. Rondell Reynolds returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Bruce Kellenberger. |
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 14:35) Leland King ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Efrain Wiles, assisted by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU20 (1Q: 13:51) C.J. Willis pass completed to RB Leland King for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU20 (1Q: 13:07) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU26 (1Q: 12:43) Mack Shaw punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the IND29. |
1-10-IND29 (1Q: 12:36) Jonathan Wilbanks ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eduardo Bidwell.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | TE N.De Boer |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Macpherson |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-IND32 (1Q: 11:59) Tony Burroughs ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-IND32 (1Q: 11:29) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Alejandro Lester for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski, assisted by S Erick Strong.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Beyer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Deep Zone | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-IND35 (1Q: 10:45) Chance Hardy punted 37 yards. Duane Bradford returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU44. Tackled by Chester Williams. Houston's Weston Wagner was hurt on the play. |
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 10:35) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Samuel Folly for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND46 (1Q: 09:57) C.J. Willis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Guerino. PENALTY: S Ronald Midler of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND41 (1Q: 09:53) Leland King ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger. Key block delivered by Dan Baxter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-IND36 (1Q: 09:10) C.J. Willis pass completed to RB Leland King for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Prescott. King gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND16 (1Q: 08:41) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Guerino gained 13 yards after the catch. Houston 6, Indianapolis 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 08:41) Extra point by R.J. Jeffries was good. Houston 7, Indianapolis 0 |
| (1Q: 08:32) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 68 yards from the HOU35. Tony Burroughs returned the ball 22 yards to the IND19. Tackled by Samuel Folly. Indianapolis's Randal Beyer was hurt on the play. |
1-10-IND19 (1Q: 08:10) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Alejandro Lester for 32 yards. Tackled by S Wesley O'Neill. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Double X(SE) | --- |
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1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 07:26) Jonathan Wilbanks ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman. Key block delivered by Don Vanhorn.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | TE N.De Boer |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE C.Stenerud |
| --- | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Graham |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-HOU44 (1Q: 06:44) Tony Burroughs ran around left end for 30 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong. Key block delivered by Tristan Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU14 (1Q: 06:02) Jonathan Wilbanks ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Key block delivered by Cody Poore. Poore flattened Emmanuel Barton to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU05 (1Q: 05:23) Bankable Wilbanks ran inside the right guard for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt. Houston 7, Indianapolis 6
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 05:23) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 05:13) Marco Burden kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:13) Leland King ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger. Key block delivered by Dan Baxter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | --- | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | --- | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU34 (1Q: 04:52) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Samuel Folly. OLB Shawn Powell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-HOU34 (1Q: 04:42) Leland King ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Cedric Perkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE B.Marlowe | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB C.Craig | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Gordon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS C.Perkins | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU33 (1Q: 04:09) Mack Shaw punted 50 yards. Marshall McClellan returned the kick 15 yards to the IND32. Tackled by Angel Lake. |
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 04:02) Tony Burroughs ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman. Key block delivered by Don Vanhorn.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-IND42 (1Q: 03:41) PENALTY: T Andy Cerda of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND37 (1Q: 03:32) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Lester. DE Eduardo Bidwell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-IND37 (1Q: 03:25) Jonathan Wilbanks ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by S Wesley O'Neill. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-IND50 (1Q: 02:57) Jonathan Wilbanks ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by S Wesley O'Neill. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE N.De Boer |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Solano | In Box | --- | | FB B.Graham |
| +++ | MLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 02:19) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Leslie Burroughs for 46 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Burroughs gained 32 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Les Seaman of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. Indianapolis 13, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 02:19) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 14, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 02:01) Marco Burden kicked off 70 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 02:01) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. S Bruce Kellenberger defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 01:54) C.J. Willis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Guerino.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (1Q: 01:49) C.J. Willis scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell. PENALTY: DE Malcolm Burke of Indianapolis was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 01:39) Leland King ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ronald Midler, assisted by ILB Leslie Gribble. CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz knocked down Dan Baxter to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd |
| --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Vance |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU48 (1Q: 01:10) Leland King ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU48 (1Q: 00:27) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz, assisted by ILB Clifton Craig. Bradford gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-IND28 (2Q: 15:00) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. CB Chester Williams simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND28 (2Q: 14:53) Leland King ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz, assisted by DT Efrain Wiles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-7-IND25 (2Q: 14:27) PENALTY: OLB Orlando Sanderson of Indianapolis was called for Encroachment. |
3-2-IND20 (2Q: 14:20) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 1 yard. Tackled by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Gordon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS C.Perkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-IND19 (2Q: 13:52) R.J. Jeffries attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 14, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 13:47) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Leslie Burroughs returned the ball 22 yards to the IND34. Tackled by Landon Powell. |
1-10-IND34 (2Q: 13:12) Bankable Wilbanks ran a draw inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Cody Poore. Poore ran over Tanner Cichanski to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND50 (2Q: 12:30) Bankable Wilbanks ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Gregory Hartman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| --- | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU47 (2Q: 12:06) Tony Burroughs ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Erick Strong, assisted by DE Gregory Hartman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU46 (2Q: 11:29) Dusty Cruse scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Satchwell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB B.Satchwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU41 (2Q: 10:49) Chance Hardy punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 10:44) Leland King ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Efrain Wiles.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | --- | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU22 (2Q: 10:14) C.J. Willis pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DE Mack Darby blocked the pass. Houston's Eli Matthews was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU22 (2Q: 10:08) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 17 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler. Bradford gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 09:44) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | Bump and Run | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-5-HOU44 (2Q: 09:00) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Edgar Vance for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell. Vance gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Bump and Run | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | --- | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-IND30 (2Q: 08:19) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. CB Chester Williams defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND30 (2Q: 08:14) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Edgar Vance for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Leslie Gribble.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Spy on QB | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND19 (2Q: 07:42) Leland King ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Williams, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-IND20 (2Q: 07:01) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Reynolds. S Bruce Kellenberger defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-IND20 (2Q: 06:54) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tristan Guerino. S Ronald Midler defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-IND20 (2Q: 06:44) R.J. Jeffries attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 14, Houston 13 |
| (2Q: 06:39) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Leslie Burroughs returned the ball 27 yards to the IND27. Tackled by Angel Lake. |
1-10-IND27 (2Q: 06:03) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Wilbanks. CB Tanner Cichanski defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-IND27 (2Q: 05:56) Jonathan Wilbanks ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-IND31 (2Q: 05:19) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Leslie Burroughs for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone. PENALTY: CB Tanner Cichanski of Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND37 (2Q: 05:12) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Bankable Wilbanks for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND47 (2Q: 04:26) Tony Burroughs ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Caiden White. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-4-HOU47 (2Q: 03:50) PENALTY: DT Les Seaman of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 03:43) Dusty Cruse scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU34 (2Q: 03:23) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 03:01) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Burt Graham for 8 yards. Tackled by S Wesley O'Neill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU17 (2Q: 02:46) Dusty Cruse pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Jonathan Wilbanks. DT Angel Lake blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU17 (2Q: 02:37) Jonathan Wilbanks ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Gregory Hartman, assisted by ILB Geoff Monroe. Key block delivered by Don Vanhorn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB G.Monroe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-HOU08 (2Q: 02:17) Dusty Cruse pass was dropped by WR Deon Roberts.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-HOU08 (2Q: 02:10) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Burroughs. S Junior Jarzyna defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| --- | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU08 (2Q: 02:04) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Leslie Burroughs for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 20, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (2Q: 02:04) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 21, Houston 13 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (2Q: 01:55) Marco Burden kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:55) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Peyton Sheppherd for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by CB Chester Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-HOU24 (2Q: 01:34) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-HOU29 (2Q: 01:13) C.J. Willis pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DT Douglas Leary blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-HOU29 (2Q: 01:08) Mack Shaw punted 69 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND02. |
1-10-IND02 (2Q: 01:01) Jonathan Wilbanks ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong, assisted by DT Angel Lake. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-IND07 (2Q: 00:18) Bankable Wilbanks ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 15:00) Tony Burroughs ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-IND32 (3Q: 14:31) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Lester. CB Jesse Radda defended the pass. PENALTY: T Cody Poore of Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-18-IND17 (3Q: 14:21) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Roberts gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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3-2-IND33 (3Q: 13:48) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jonathan Wilbanks. CB Jesse Radda defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB G.Monroe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-IND33 (3Q: 13:44) Chance Hardy punted 48 yards. Duane Bradford returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Braden Hickman. |
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 13:33) Leland King ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Leslie Gribble. ILB Norbert Bronson knocked down Dan Baxter to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Spy | +++ | | FB P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU28 (3Q: 12:52) C.J. Willis sacked by DT Efrain Wiles for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Baxter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-16-HOU21 (3Q: 12:10) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Samuel Folly for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Prescott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Holmes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-2-HOU35 (3Q: 11:23) Mack Shaw punted 47 yards. Marshall McClellan returned the kick 11 yards to the IND29. Tackled by Cristian Emerson. |
1-10-IND29 (3Q: 11:16) Jonathan Wilbanks ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone, assisted by OLB Emmanuel Barton. Key block delivered by Don Vanhorn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND39 (3Q: 10:45) Jonathan Wilbanks ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Gregory Hartman. Key block delivered by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | TE N.De Boer |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Kluttz |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Macpherson |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND49 (3Q: 10:12) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Jonathan Wilbanks for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton. PENALTY: T Andy Cerda of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-20-IND39 (3Q: 10:04) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alejandro Lester. DT Angel Lake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| --- | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-20-IND39 (3Q: 09:54) Bankable Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Les Seaman.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-15-IND44 (3Q: 09:25) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Burt Graham for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Graham gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 08:47) Jonathan Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU30 (3Q: 08:23) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Bankable Wilbanks for 7 yards. Tackled by S Wesley O'Neill. PENALTY: G Don Vanhorn of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| --- | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-19-HOU40 (3Q: 08:13) Dusty Cruse pass was intended for WR Alejandro Lester and was intercepted by CB Jesse Radda at the HOU32. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Alejandro Lester. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | --- | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| --- | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 08:03) C.J. Willis pass was dropped by WR Duane Bradford. PENALTY: ILB Norbert Bronson of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | --- | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND50 (3Q: 07:57) C.J. Willis scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kerry Prescott.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND40 (3Q: 07:11) Leland King ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger. PENALTY: T Cory Miller of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-IND50 (3Q: 07:01) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Williams. Bradford gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.King | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND24 (3Q: 06:21) Leland King ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Vance |
| --- | MLB N.Bronson | Spy | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-IND23 (3Q: 05:45) Leland King ran inside the left guard for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chase Carter. Indianapolis 21, Houston 19
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | --- |
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| (3Q: 05:45) C.J. Willis passed to Duane Bradford for the successful two-point conversion. Indianapolis 21, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 05:29) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 05:29) Tony Burroughs ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Wesley O'Neill. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Dean |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-IND31 (3Q: 04:59) Jonathan Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Lake, assisted by S Junior Jarzyna. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | NB C.Emerson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | DB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-IND29 (3Q: 04:24) Jonathan Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brent Satchwell. PENALTY: G Don Vanhorn of Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-IND32 (3Q: 04:15) Chance Hardy punted 56 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU12. |
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 04:05) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Leland King. OLB Shawn Powell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU12 (3Q: 04:00) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Samuel Folly for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU15 (3Q: 03:19) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Andre Holmes. CB Chester Williams defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| --- | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-HOU15 (3Q: 03:14) Mack Shaw punted 50 yards. Marshall McClellan returned the kick 11 yards to the IND46. Tackled by Cristian Emerson. |
| 1-10-IND46 (3Q: 03:03) PENALTY: WR Leslie Burroughs of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND41 (3Q: 02:57) Dusty Cruse scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-IND48 (3Q: 02:29) Bankable Wilbanks ran a draw inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Wesley O'Neill. Key block delivered by Carl Van Pelt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 02:02) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 41 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda. Roberts gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-3-HOU03 (3Q: 01:24) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bankable Wilbanks. ILB Blaine Stone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Burroughs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | WLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | RCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU03 (3Q: 01:19) Jonathan Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Don Vanhorn. Indianapolis 27, Houston 21
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | --- | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:19) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 28, Houston 21 |
| (3Q: 01:13) Marco Burden kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 01:13) Leland King ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Mack Darby, assisted by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Vance |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Spy | +++ |
|
2-12-HOU23 (3Q: 00:47) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DE Malcolm Burke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Protect | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU23 (3Q: 00:40) C.J. Willis pass was dropped by WR Duane Bradford. PENALTY: S Bruce Kellenberger of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 00:34) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (3Q: 00:09) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Rondell Reynolds for 13 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 15:00) Leland King ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Efrain Wiles, assisted by CB Chester Williams.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU43 (4Q: 14:21) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Shawn Powell. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND49 (4Q: 13:48) Leland King ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler. S Bruce Kellenberger crushed Dan Baxter to wreck the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| --- | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU48 (4Q: 13:07) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Reynolds. OLB Orlando Sanderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU48 (4Q: 13:01) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Edgar Vance. S Ronald Midler defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Kerry Prescott of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Sheppherd | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND47 (4Q: 12:55) C.J. Willis pass was dropped by WR Duane Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND47 (4Q: 12:50) Leland King ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by DE Mack Darby.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Guerino |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Leary | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE M.Burke | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly |
| +++ | WLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-IND49 (4Q: 12:26) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Craig, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Eli Matthews of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| --- | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-22-HOU41 (4Q: 12:15) C.J. Willis scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Craig.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-17-HOU46 (4Q: 11:39) Mack Shaw punted 48 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND06. |
1-10-IND06 (4Q: 11:30) Jonathan Wilbanks ran a trap outside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Geoff Monroe, assisted by DE Caiden White.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND09 (4Q: 11:06) Jonathan Wilbanks ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Gregory Hartman, assisted by OLB Emmanuel Barton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-IND15 (4Q: 10:43) Jonathan Wilbanks ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Les Seaman. Key block delivered by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE M.Flannery | In Box | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB S.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB G.Monroe | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB E.Strong | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND16 (4Q: 10:06) Jonathan Wilbanks ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Angel Lake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | NB E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-IND12 (4Q: 09:24) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Leslie Burroughs for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Cristian Emerson. Burroughs gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DE Gregory Hartman of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB C.Emerson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-9-IND17 (4Q: 09:13) Dusty Cruse scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-IND19 (4Q: 08:28) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Burroughs. DE Mackenzie Flannery hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-IND19 (4Q: 08:20) Chance Hardy punted 45 yards. Duane Bradford returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU47. Tackled by Burt Graham. |
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 08:13) C.J. Willis pass completed to RB Leland King for 15 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler, assisted by CB Chester Williams. King gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Guerino | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-IND38 (4Q: 07:46) PENALTY: G Eli Matthews of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND43 (4Q: 07:36) C.J. Willis scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson. Indianapolis's Orlando Sanderson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE O.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-IND39 (4Q: 06:56) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Edgar Vance for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Deep Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | Short Zone | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-IND35 (4Q: 06:27) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Clifton Craig. Guerino gained 11 yards after the catch. Houston's Andre Holmes was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor quadriceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Powell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Reynolds | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND22 (4Q: 05:46) C.J. Willis pass completed to TE Tristan Guerino for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-IND13 (4Q: 05:21) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Chester Williams. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | DB C.Perkins | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS S.Norton | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-5-IND05 (4Q: 04:52) Leland King ran around right end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Leonardo Wynn. Indianapolis 28, Houston 27
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Powell |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Vance |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (4Q: 04:52) Extra point by R.J. Jeffries was good. Indianapolis 28, Houston 28 |
| (4Q: 04:45) R.J. Jeffries kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Leslie Burroughs returned the ball 34 yards to the IND42. Tackled by Cristian Emerson. |
1-10-IND42 (4Q: 04:38) Tony Burroughs ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Caiden White.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Lake | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Graham |
| +++ | 3tcDT C.White | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts |
| +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | In Box | +++ | | RB T.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | TE C.Stenerud |
| +++ | MLB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-IND44 (4Q: 03:53) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Deon Roberts. DT Angel Lake hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | --- | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-IND44 (4Q: 03:47) Dusty Cruse sacked by DE Mackenzie Flannery for a loss of 6 yards. Flannery ran right past Cody Poore and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| --- | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-IND38 (4Q: 03:25) Chance Hardy punted 45 yards. Duane Bradford called for a fair catch at the HOU17. |
1-10-HOU17 (4Q: 03:16) Leland King ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Efrain Wiles.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Powell |
| +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | In Box | +++ | | RB L.King | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB S.Powell | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Vance |
| +++ | MLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB L.Gribble | In Box | --- | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Spy | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU19 (4Q: 02:52) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Landon Powell. S Bruce Kellenberger simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Darby | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Gordon | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Powell | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-HOU19 (4Q: 02:43) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ronald Midler.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.Powell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | WLB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | LCB S.Liszkiewicz | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | RCB K.Prescott | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS R.Midler | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-3-HOU24 (4Q: 02:00) Mack Shaw punted 36 yards. Marshall McClellan returned the kick 9 yards to the IND49. Tackled by Angel Lake. |
1-10-IND49 (4Q: 01:49) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Deon Roberts for 33 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. Roberts gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 01:21) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Alejandro Lester for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Emmanuel Barton, assisted by S Erick Strong. Lester gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT A.Lake | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB J.Wilbanks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB E.Strong | Short Zone | --- | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-HOU04 (4Q: 01:01) Dusty Cruse pass was dropped by WR Deon Roberts. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Roberts | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU04 (4Q: 00:53) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Burt Graham. CB Tanner Cichanski defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE G.Hartman | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Lester | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT L.Seaman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Burroughs | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB G.Monroe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU04 (4Q: 00:46) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Denzel Dean. ILB Blaine Stone defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE M.Flannery | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Burroughs | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Graham | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT H.Wretzky | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Dean | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Bidwell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Wilbanks | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Roberts | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Van Pelt |
| +++ | NB B.Satchwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG D.Vanhorn |
| +++ | SS W.O'Neill | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS K.Bensen | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-4-HOU04 (4Q: 00:39) Marco Burden attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 31, Houston 28 |
| (4Q: 00:32) Marco Burden kicked off 63 yards from the IND35. Rondell Reynolds returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU15. Tackled by Braden Hickman. |
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 00:25) C.J. Willis pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Douglas Leary. Bradford gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB L.King | Protect | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | DB C.Perkins | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | --- | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS S.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 00:16) PENALTY: T Cory Miller of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU21 (4Q: 00:16) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DE Malcolm Burke hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE E.Vance | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Wiles | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB A.Holmes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Guerino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | DB C.Perkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS S.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-HOU21 (4Q: 00:10) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Reynolds. CB Sedrick Liszkiewicz defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE M.Burke | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB C.Williams | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Deep Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| +++ | DB C.Perkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS S.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-HOU21 (4Q: 00:01) C.J. Willis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. ILB Clifton Craig defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB C.Willis |
| *** | LDE S.Powell | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Reynolds | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Sheppherd | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Leary | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Marlowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Folly | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | MLB C.Craig | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT L.Powell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB C.Williams | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Miller |
| +++ | RCB S.Liszkiewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Matthews |
| +++ | NB K.Prescott | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Baxter |
| --- | DB C.Perkins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Wynn |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Carter |
| +++ | FS S.Norton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 31, Houston Texans 28 |