| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 69 degrees, fair, 1 mph wind. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Dylan Fretty kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 15:00) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Miguel Sera. Francis gained 12 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Efrain Cyr on the HOU43.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.George | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Spy on QB | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 14:50) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Chapman |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU42 (1Q: 14:18) Heath Schmidtke ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton |
| +++ | MLB O.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Schmidtke | Ball Carrier | +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-HOU43 (1Q: 13:51) Ernie Upshaw pass was dropped by WR Brody Kernbach.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU43 (1Q: 13:46) Damian England punted 49 yards. Stevie Garcia returned the kick 6 yards to the IND14. Tackled by Doug Solano. |
1-10-IND14 (1Q: 13:35) Skip Black ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-IND16 (1Q: 13:07) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB MIchael Sera.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-5-IND19 (1Q: 12:26) Dusty Cruse pass was dropped by WR Skip Black.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-IND19 (1Q: 12:20) D.J. Terry punted 51 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU42. PENALTY: TE Hunter Palmer of Houston was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU15 (1Q: 12:09) Jim Hamilton ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Otis Rodriguez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND S Bruce Kellenberger for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB O.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Schmidtke |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | DB S.Porter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:09) Extra point by Marco Burden was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 12:01) Marco Burden kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 31 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Malik Weber. |
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 11:42) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine. PENALTY: WR Duane Bradford of Houston was called for Illegal Motion.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-15-HOU22 (1Q: 11:36) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Seth Porter. Bradford gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU36 (1Q: 11:00) Hardy Haynesworth ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn. Key block delivered by Hunter Palmer. PENALTY: DT Thurman Lukacic of Indianapolis was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 10:50) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Key block delivered by Cory Miller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND33 (1Q: 10:05) Ogre Haynesworth ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by CB Blake Collier. Key block delivered by Archie Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | --- |
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2-3-IND26 (1Q: 09:28) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Artie Perez, assisted by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-IND18 (1Q: 08:47) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 7 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-IND11 (1Q: 08:19) Mack Hammond ran outside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger, assisted by DT Thurman Lukacic.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth |
| +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-IND14 (1Q: 07:35) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Jaylen Valle. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Cory Miller on the IND09.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | WLB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-IND09 (1Q: 06:57) Dylan Fretty attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 06:49) Dylan Fretty kicked off 72 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (1Q: 06:49) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB MIchael Sera.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-IND29 (1Q: 06:08) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Demetrius Tynes, assisted by ILB Doug Solano. Key block delivered by Braden Hickman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | --- | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND35 (1Q: 05:30) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Ivan Riley for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Riley gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND46 (1Q: 04:54) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda, assisted by S Erick Strong. Key block delivered by Cody Poore. PENALTY: T Andy Cerda of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-IND36 (1Q: 04:45) Dusty Cruse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Dusty Nybo. CB Jeremy Gameau blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Gameau | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-20-IND36 (1Q: 04:37) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-IND42 (1Q: 03:54) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 12 yards. Tackled by S Erick Strong, assisted by CB Brock Raag. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB E.Barton | Short Zone | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU46 (1Q: 03:26) D.J. Terry punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU03. |
1-10-HOU03 (1Q: 03:17) Ogre Haynesworth ran around right end for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Key block delivered by Cory Miller. Miller ran over Jaylen Valle to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 02:34) Hardy Haynesworth ran a draw inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Key block delivered by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU28 (1Q: 02:05) Ogre Haynesworth ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger, assisted by DE Mitch Whipkey. Key block delivered by Cristian Cunningham. PENALTY: ILB Shannon O'Neill of Indianapolis was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | --- | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 01:57) Hardy Haynesworth ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by DT Thurman Lukacic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-HOU35 (1Q: 01:17) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Thurman Lukacic.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-7-HOU36 (1Q: 00:33) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-HOU42 (1Q: 00:04) Damian England punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND15. |
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-IND15 (2Q: 15:00) Malik Weber ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black |
| +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-6-IND19 (2Q: 14:34) PENALTY: WR Craig Harvey of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-11-IND14 (2Q: 14:27) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh. ILB Blaine Stone defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-IND14 (2Q: 14:20) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Stevie Garcia for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski. Garcia gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB M.Weber | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-IND17 (2Q: 13:45) D.J. Terry punted 31 yards. Vince Parham called for a fair catch at the IND48. |
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 13:35) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Bradford gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | --- | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND24 (2Q: 13:05) Earnest Upshaw kept the ball, running inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND23 (2Q: 12:39) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jaylen Valle, assisted by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Bradford gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-5-IND19 (2Q: 11:55) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn. Parham gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: QB Earnest Upshaw of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND22 (2Q: 11:49) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB R.Hogendoorn | In Box | --- | | TE B.Chapman |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | In Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-IND20 (2Q: 11:25) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse, assisted by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-IND19 (2Q: 10:55) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DE Mitch Whipkey drove right through Archie Stuart to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: C Logan Woodard of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB L.Powe | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-22-IND34 (2Q: 10:48) Dylan Fretty attempted a 51 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 7, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 10:41) Dylan Fretty kicked off 68 yards from the HOU35. Stevie Garcia returned the ball 22 yards to the IND19. Tackled by Doug Solano. |
1-10-IND19 (2Q: 10:22) Skip Black ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone. Key block delivered by Tristan Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND24 (2Q: 09:44) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Miguel Sera.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB E.Barton | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-IND27 (2Q: 09:09) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski. Francis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | --- | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT S.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND31 (2Q: 08:32) Leslie Burroughs ran a reverse around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison. Key block delivered by Tristan Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Ball Carrier | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND36 (2Q: 07:55) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jeremy Gameau. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB D.Law | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-4-IND37 (2Q: 07:21) PENALTY: C J.R. Marvel of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
3-9-IND32 (2Q: 07:14) Dusty Cruse sacked by DE Everett Harrison for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Tristan Mueller. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Tristan Mueller on the IND27.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-IND27 (2Q: 06:37) D.J. Terry punted 46 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Roy Clouse. |
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 06:28) Hardy Haynesworth ran a trap outside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse, assisted by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU36 (2Q: 05:52) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Hammond |
| --- | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU41 (2Q: 05:10) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DE Mitch Whipkey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU41 (2Q: 05:02) Damian England punted 58 yards. The ball was downed at the IND01. |
1-10-IND01 (2Q: 04:53) Skip Black ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-7-IND04 (2Q: 04:29) PENALTY: G Braden Hickman of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-9-IND02 (2Q: 04:18) Dusty Cruse pass completed to RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone. PENALTY: C J.R. Marvel of Indianapolis was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB B.Raag | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND01 (2Q: 04:11) Skip Black ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by OLB Miguel Sera.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | --- | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-IND01 (2Q: 03:40) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Skip Black for -1 yards. That will be scored as a safety. Tackled by OLB MIchael Sera. Houston 8, Indianapolis 7
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 03:33) Marco Burden kicked off 60 yards from the IND20. Vince Parham returned the ball 36 yards to the IND44. Tackled by Stan Barber. |
1-10-IND44 (2Q: 03:10) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-IND39 (2Q: 02:45) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. S Bruce Kellenberger simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-IND39 (2Q: 02:38) Earnest Upshaw pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. PENALTY: DT Thurman Lukacic of Indianapolis was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND24 (2Q: 02:32) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. DT Thurman Lukacic hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND24 (2Q: 02:28) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Vince Parham for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by CB Artie Perez.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-IND21 (2Q: 02:06) Earnest Upshaw sacked by ILB Shannon O'Neill for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Blaine Levine.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-11-IND25 (2Q: 01:58) Dylan Fretty attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 11, Indianapolis 7 |
| (2Q: 01:53) Dylan Fretty kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Stevie Garcia returned the ball 18 yards to the IND19. Tackled by Emmanuel Barton. |
1-10-IND19 (2Q: 01:48) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Nybo. S Erick Strong defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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2-10-IND19 (2Q: 01:38) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stevie Garcia. ILB Blaine Stone defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.George | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-IND19 (2Q: 01:31) Dusty Cruse pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Levon Francis. PENALTY: OLB Shaquille George of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Black | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND24 (2Q: 01:23) Skip Black ran outside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DE Damian Law. Key block delivered by J.R. Marvel.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB D.Law | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND36 (2Q: 00:48) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Francis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.George | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB B.Raag | Spy on QB | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Indianapolis called a time out. |
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 00:37) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dustin Garcia for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Garcia | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Indianapolis called a time out. |
2-5-HOU39 (2Q: 00:25) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Indianapolis called a time out. |
| 1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 00:03) Marco Burden attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 11, Indianapolis 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Marco Burden kicked off 62 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 43 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Malik Weber. |
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 14:12) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Hardy Haynesworth. ILB Shannon O'Neill defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | --- | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 14:07) Earnest Upshaw pass was intended for WR Vince Parham and was intercepted by S Jaylen Valle at the IND13. The interception was returned 38 yards. Tackled by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 13:59) Skip Black ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski, assisted by DE Demetrius Tynes. PENALTY: TE Levon Francis of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| --- | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-20-IND41 (3Q: 13:52) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | DB J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-24-IND37 (3Q: 13:25) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dusty Nybo. S Erick Strong defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.MacMath | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-24-IND37 (3Q: 13:18) PENALTY: DE Cory MacMath of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
3-19-IND42 (3Q: 13:12) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Stevie Garcia for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Black | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-HOU47 (3Q: 12:33) D.J. Terry punted 37 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU21. Tackled by Marco Meyer. |
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 12:26) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. S Bruce Kellenberger defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Artie Perez of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU26 (3Q: 12:20) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 11:40) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. ILB Shannon O'Neill defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU37 (3Q: 11:34) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by ILB Norbert Bronson. Bradford gained 6 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Oliver Dawson for 9 yards to the HOU32.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 11:24) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Ivan Riley for 6 yards. Tackled by S Junior Jarzyna, assisted by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU26 (3Q: 11:03) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds. Key block delivered by Tristan Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | --- | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU16 (3Q: 10:26) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Jesse Radda. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB S.Black | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU09 (3Q: 09:50) Dusty Cruse pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Craig Harvey. OLB Emmanuel Barton blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU09 (3Q: 09:45) Dusty Cruse pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leslie Burroughs. OLB Miguel Sera hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.White | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Sera | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | LCB J.Radda | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Gameau | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| --- | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU09 (3Q: 09:39) Marco Burden attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Houston 11 |
| (3Q: 09:31) Marco Burden kicked off 56 yards from the IND35. Vince Parham returned the ball 83 yards to the IND08. Tackled by Dustin Garcia. PENALTY: OLB Emmanuel Barton of Houston was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Kick Return. |
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 09:06) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Bradford gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND41 (3Q: 08:36) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to FB Bobby Chapman for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn. Chapman gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: FB Bobby Chapman of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-15-IND46 (3Q: 08:30) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Blake Collier.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-IND40 (3Q: 08:04) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to RB Hardy Haynesworth for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by DE Bill Zwillinger.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-IND34 (3Q: 07:30) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Thurman Lukacic and assisted by OLB Seth Porter.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB O.Rodriguez | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT H.Schmidtke | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | NB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | DB S.Porter | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND26 (3Q: 06:46) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ogre Haynesworth. ILB Norbert Bronson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND26 (3Q: 06:41) Ogre Haynesworth ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Roy Clouse.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Chapman |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Shapiro |
| +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Out of Box | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-IND25 (3Q: 06:06) Ernie Upshaw scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jaylen Valle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-IND17 (3Q: 05:22) Dylan Fretty attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 14, Indianapolis 13 |
| (3Q: 05:17) Dylan Fretty kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Stevie Garcia returned the ball 21 yards to the IND33. Tackled by MIchael Sera. |
1-10-IND33 (3Q: 04:55) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by CB Tanner Cichanski. Nybo gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | --- | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND49 (3Q: 04:17) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU49 (3Q: 03:37) Skip Black ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon, assisted by OLB Miguel Sera.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU47 (3Q: 02:58) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 14 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon. Francis gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: T Cody Poore of Indianapolis was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE I.Riley | Protect | +++ | WILB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-IND48 (3Q: 02:50) Dusty Cruse sacked by DE Cory MacMath and DE Everett Harrison for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Cody Poore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS E.Strong | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-IND41 (3Q: 02:16) D.J. Terry punted 42 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Roy Clouse. |
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 02:05) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Brody Kernbach for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Blake Collier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 01:41) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-16-HOU37 (3Q: 01:03) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bruce Wynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Double X(SE) | --- |
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3-7-HOU46 (3Q: 00:20) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill, assisted by S Logan Powe. Bradford gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-IND43 (4Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Earnest Upshaw pass completed to TE Hunter Palmer for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | --- | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-IND41 (4Q: 14:22) Ogre Haynesworth ran around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson, assisted by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-IND45 (4Q: 13:59) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. OLB Robbie Hogendoorn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-IND45 (4Q: 13:49) Damian England punted 33 yards. Stevie Garcia called for a fair catch at the IND12. |
1-10-IND12 (4Q: 13:38) Dusty Cruse scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB D.Solano | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-IND19 (4Q: 12:57) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Cyr. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Dusty Cruse to the IND21.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT C.White | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Burroughs |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Garcia |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | DB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-IND21 (4Q: 12:15) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 28 yards. Tackled by S Darnell Sheldon. Harvey gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Barton | Bump and Run | --- | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | --- | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB J.Radda | Bump and Run | --- | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS D.Sheldon | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND49 (4Q: 11:43) Skip Black ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Monty Rounds. Key block delivered by Andy Cerda.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Spy | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU45 (4Q: 11:15) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Craig Harvey for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Jeremy Gameau. Harvey gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | --- | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 10:43) Dusty Cruse pass completed to TE Levon Francis for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Riley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Nybo | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Weber | Protect | +++ | WILB D.Solano | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB T.Cichanski | Bump and Run | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-HOU24 (4Q: 10:16) Dusty Cruse sacked by DE Everett Harrison for a loss of 9 yards. Harrison ran right past Braden Hickman and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-18-HOU33 (4Q: 09:34) Dusty Cruse pass completed to WR Dusty Nybo for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Tanner Cichanski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.George | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Black | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB J.Radda | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB E.Cyr | Short Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU18 (4Q: 09:04) Marco Burden attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 16, Houston 14 |
| (4Q: 08:57) Marco Burden kicked off 72 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 08:57) Hardy Haynesworth ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Thurman Lukacic, assisted by DT Roy Clouse.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | --- |
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2-6-HOU29 (4Q: 08:14) Ernie Upshaw pass completed to WR Duane Bradford for 35 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn. Bradford gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB J.Hamilton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | WLB S.Porter | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB B.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND36 (4Q: 07:33) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | --- | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-IND34 (4Q: 06:56) Hardy Haynesworth ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Shannon O'Neill. Key block delivered by Cory Miller. Miller flattened Bill Zwillinger to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | --- | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-IND18 (4Q: 06:17) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bruce Kellenberger. Key block delivered by Cristian Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-IND13 (4Q: 05:54) Hardy Haynesworth ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Norbert Bronson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham |
| +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Palmer |
| --- | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford |
| +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach |
| +++ | WLB N.Bronson | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Out of Box | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-IND17 (4Q: 05:28) Earnest Upshaw pass was intended for WR Vince Parham and was intercepted by CB Artie Perez in the end zone. Touchback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | --- | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND20 (4Q: 05:17) Dusty Cruse pass was dropped by RB Gavin Houshmandzadeh. PENALTY: DE Everett Harrison of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Harvey | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT M.Rounds | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Francis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Tynes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Sera | Short Zone | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.George | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| --- | LCB B.Raag | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Deep Zone | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Short Zone | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| --- | FS J.Jarzyna | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-5-IND25 (4Q: 05:13) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran inside the left guard for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Efrain Cyr. Key block delivered by J.R. Marvel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | --- | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Nybo |
| +++ | WLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | NB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND40 (4Q: 04:30) Gavin Houshmandzadeh ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Everett Harrison, assisted by OLB Miguel Sera. Key block delivered by Tristan Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB G.Houshmandzadeh | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | Spy | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB J.Gameau | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-IND47 (4Q: 03:47) Skip Black ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Doug Solano.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| --- | RDE D.Tynes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB M.Sera | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Weber |
| +++ | WILB D.Solano | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| --- | LCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| --- | RCB J.Radda | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS J.Jarzyna | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS D.Sheldon | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-IND43 (4Q: 03:01) Skip Black ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Shaquille George, assisted by ILB Blaine Stone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB D.Cruse |
| *** | LDE C.MacMath | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Harvey |
| +++ | NT M.Rounds | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Francis |
| +++ | RDE E.Harrison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Garcia |
| +++ | SLB S.George | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Black | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Stone | In Box | +++ | | TE I.Riley |
| +++ | WILB E.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LT A.Cerda |
| +++ | WLB J.Radda | In Box | +++ | | LG B.Hickman |
| +++ | LCB E.Cyr | Out of Box | +++ | | C J.Marvel |
| +++ | RCB T.Cichanski | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Mueller |
| +++ | SS B.Raag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Poore |
| +++ | FS E.Strong | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND44 (4Q: 02:18) D.J. Terry punted 32 yards. Vince Parham returned the kick 18 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Stan Barber. |
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 02:11) Earnest Upshaw pass completed to RB Hardy Haynesworth for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Oliver Dawson, assisted by ILB Shannon O'Neill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB O.Dawson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-4-HOU48 (4Q: 02:00) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vince Parham. DT Roy Clouse hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU48 (4Q: 01:51) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Duane Bradford. DT Thurman Lukacic hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Double X(SE) | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-HOU48 (4Q: 01:41) Earnest Upshaw scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Hogendoorn and assisted by S Jaylen Valle.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND41 (4Q: 01:14) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. CB Bruce Wynn defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Hammond | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND41 (4Q: 01:05) Ernie Upshaw pass was dropped by RB Hardy Haynesworth.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB O.Dawson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-IND41 (4Q: 01:00) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Hunter Palmer. CB Bruce Wynn defended the pass. PENALTY: S Logan Powe of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Protect | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB B.Wynn | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| --- | RCB O.Dawson | Deep Zone | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB L.Powe | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-IND08 (4Q: 00:47) Earnest Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brody Kernbach. DT Roy Clouse hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-IND08 (4Q: 00:38) Ernie Upshaw pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Hardy Haynesworth. DT Roy Clouse hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Zwillinger | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT B.Kernbach | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB N.Bronson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| +++ | LCB A.Perez | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Bump and Run | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| +++ | NB B.Collier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| +++ | SS B.Kellenberger | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| +++ | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-IND08 (4Q: 00:31) Earnest Upshaw sacked by DE Mitch Whipkey for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Logan Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Upshaw |
| *** | LDE M.Whipkey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) V.Parham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Lukacic | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Palmer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT R.Clouse | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Bradford | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE N.Bronson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB H.Haynesworth | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB S.O'Neill | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE B.Chapman | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB R.Hogendoorn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT A.Stuart |
| --- | LCB O.Dawson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Levine |
| +++ | RCB B.Wynn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C L.Woodard |
| --- | NB L.Powe | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Cunningham |
| --- | SS B.Kellenberger | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Miller |
| --- | FS J.Valle | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-13-IND13 (4Q: 00:04) Dylan Fretty attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 17, Indianapolis 16 |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 17, Indianapolis Colts 16 |