| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 64 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Justics Koonce kicked off 73 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Graham Kramer. DE Warren Clark simply tossed Louie Kennedy aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| --- | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (1Q: 14:55) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Clifton Clayton for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Tyler Dotterweich. Clayton gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB D.Sanders | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-DAL46 (1Q: 14:26) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Graham Kramer. ILB Jimmy Lanham defended the pass. PENALTY: QB Michael Stephens of Houston was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-DAL46 (1Q: 14:20) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Graham Kramer for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tyler Dotterweich. Kramer gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL36 (1Q: 13:45) Michael Stephens pass was intended for WR Clifton Clayton and was intercepted by OLB Alan Patterson at the DAL27. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Clifton Clayton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL28 (1Q: 13:37) Edgar Conway ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Connor Winn, assisted by S Roosevelt Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Brooks |
| +++ | RDE L.Ballard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB D.Brewer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| --- | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-13-DAL25 (1Q: 13:05) Pistol Peterson pass was dropped by WR Glenn Sharpton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-13-DAL25 (1Q: 12:56) Leroy Peterson scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Razwick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Mason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Jolly | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | DB N.Zimmerman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| --- | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-DAL30 (1Q: 12:30) Ivan Anderson punted 50 yards. Neal Zimmerman returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Karl Dewacht. |
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 12:22) Dominique Sanders ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-HOU30 (1Q: 11:41) Dominique Sanders ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy, assisted by DT Jeffery Null. Key block delivered by Brady Atkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (1Q: 10:59) Melvin Smolka ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU46 (1Q: 10:27) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Clifton Clayton for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Lanham. PENALTY: S Earnest Nyboer of Dallas was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL43 (1Q: 10:16) Dominique Sanders ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by DE Desmond Mahe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-17-HOU50 (1Q: 09:35) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Graham Kramer. OLB Alan Patterson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| --- | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-HOU50 (1Q: 09:31) Michael Stephens pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 15 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Flaherty. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB T.Peterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-DAL35 (1Q: 08:54) Michael Stephens pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tyler Dotterweich, assisted by DT Jeffery Null.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-10-DAL30 (1Q: 08:21) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 7 yards. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer, assisted by OLB Alan Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-DAL23 (1Q: 07:45) Melvin Smolka ran a trap outside the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Damian Derosa.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-DAL23 (1Q: 07:17) Play-Action. Michael Stephens scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Stewart. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bob Swayda on the DAL18.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB T.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL18 (1Q: 06:31) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for -4 yards. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-14-DAL22 (1Q: 06:01) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Graham Kramer. CB Geoff Murphy knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-DAL22 (1Q: 05:55) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Graham Kramer for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Brock Stewart, assisted by CB Tyler Dotterweich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB T.Peterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-DAL15 (1Q: 05:16) J.R. Sweeney attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Dallas 0 |
| (1Q: 05:11) J.R. Sweeney kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-DAL25 (1Q: 05:11) Dennis Buning ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jamie Woods.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE L.Ballard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB D.Brewer | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | FB H.Looper |
| --- | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| --- | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| --- | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-DAL28 (1Q: 04:47) Leroy Peterson pass completed to TE Isaac Osborne for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Jamie Woods. Osborne gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | TE I.Osborne | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 04:11) Leroy Peterson pass completed to WR Darrin Hampton for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Brewer, assisted by S Kenny Horoszowski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Conway | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hampton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU41 (1Q: 03:45) Play-Action. Pistol Peterson pass completed to TE Isaac Osborne for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Sedrick, assisted by ILB Derek Clemons. Osborne gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Osborne | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Joseph | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | FB R.Stamm | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Razwick | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 03:14) PENALTY: T Malcolm Burke of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU31 (1Q: 03:08) Leroy Peterson sacked by OLB Drew Sedrick for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Rondell Fisk.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Clemons | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WILB D.Razwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | WLB D.Sedrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-HOU35 (1Q: 02:44) Pistol Peterson pass completed to WR Bernie Anderson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: RB Edgar Conway of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Protect | --- | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-29-HOU45 (1Q: 02:36) Pistol Peterson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Connor Winn. PENALTY: T Rondell Fisk of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-39-DAL45 (1Q: 02:26) Pistol Peterson pass completed to RB Edgar Conway for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Clemons. Conway gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB D.Razwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Sedrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-36-DAL48 (1Q: 01:55) Leroy Peterson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 42 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brian Nichols. Sharpton gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Nichols | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB N.Zimmerman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 01:16) Leroy Peterson pass completed to RB Edgar Conway for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. Conway gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU10 (1Q: 00:42) Leroy Peterson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dallas 6, Houston 3
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB L.Peterson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (1Q: 00:42) Extra point by Justics Koonce was good. Dallas 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 00:31) Justics Koonce kicked off 71 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:31) Michael Stephens pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Patterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 15:00) Michael Stephens kept the ball, running inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null, assisted by DE Karl Dewacht.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England |
| +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | --- | | SLOT M.Smolka |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB T.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB B.Stewart | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU39 (2Q: 14:17) Play-Action. Michael Stephens scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-HOU47 (2Q: 13:50) Melvin Smolka ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null, assisted by DE Warren Clark. Key block delivered by Brady Atkins.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Walzer | In Box | --- | | TE F.Arnett |
| +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | --- | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL49 (2Q: 13:25) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Dominique Sanders. DE Warren Clark blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB J.Bernier | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DAL49 (2Q: 13:18) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Graham Kramer for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Jimmy Lanham, assisted by S Earnest Nyboer. Kramer gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Stargell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DAL44 (2Q: 12:50) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy. Smolka gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DAL36 (2Q: 12:18) Michael Stephens kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Desmond Mahe.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stephens | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer |
| +++ | RDE D.Mahe | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka |
| +++ | SLB D.Walzer | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | MLB J.Lanham | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| --- | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-DAL39 (2Q: 11:39) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 31 yards. Tackled by CB Tyler Dotterweich. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stargell gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-8-DAL08 (2Q: 10:54) Michael Stephens pass completed to TE Dan Kagan for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kagan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-DAL08 (2Q: 10:21) Michael Stephens scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-DAL05 (2Q: 09:45) Michael Stephens pass completed to WR Ernie England for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 9, Dallas 7
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.England | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT M.Smolka | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB T.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:45) Extra point by J.R. Sweeney was good. Houston 10, Dallas 7 |
| (2Q: 09:38) J.R. Sweeney kicked off 51 yards from the HOU35. Dennis Buning returned the ball 22 yards to the DAL36. Tackled by Bob Swayda. PENALTY: CB Terry Peterson of Dallas was called for Illegal Use of the Hands on the Kick Return. |
1-10-DAL24 (2Q: 09:18) Dennis Buning ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Marvin Hanks, assisted by S Roosevelt Lee. CB Neal Zimmerman knocked down Moe Barber to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB D.Razwick | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Jolly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| --- | DB N.Zimmerman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| --- | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-DAL20 (2Q: 08:44) Randall Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darrin Hampton. DE Arnold Mason blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Sedrick | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB N.Zimmerman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| --- | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-DAL20 (2Q: 08:38) Randall Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Glenn Sharpton. OLB Jamie Woods hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB N.Zimmerman | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-DAL20 (2Q: 08:30) Ivan Anderson punted 51 yards. Neal Zimmerman returned the kick -1 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Pete Jolly. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 08:20) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dan Kagan. CB Geoff Murphy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU28 (2Q: 08:13) Dominique Sanders ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Alan Patterson, assisted by DT Jeffery Null.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU26 (2Q: 07:41) Play-Action. Michael Stephens pass completed to TE Dan Kagan for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Thomas Hickman. Kagan gained 10 yards after the catch. PENALTY: DE Ernie Clemons of Dallas was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Clemons | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Kagan | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB T.Peterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB E.Nyboer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU31 (2Q: 07:33) Michael Stephens pass completed to RB Rex Mullaney for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Brock Stewart, assisted by DE Karl Dewacht. Mullaney gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Clemons | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT B.Porter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Mullaney | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB T.Peterson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB E.Nyboer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU36 (2Q: 06:55) Jeffery Spear punted 32 yards. Terry Peterson called for a fair catch at the DAL32. |
1-10-DAL32 (2Q: 06:47) Dennis Buning ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Carson Dyrda.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Jolly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | DB N.Zimmerman | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| --- | FS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-DAL31 (2Q: 06:16) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Darrin Hampton for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. Hampton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Barricelli | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL45 (2Q: 05:32) Play-Action. Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. Sharpton gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE I.Osborne | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Joseph | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | FB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Razwick | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | --- | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 04:50) Dennis Buning ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Horoszowski. Key block delivered by Shaun Michel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | SLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 04:05) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB N.Zimmerman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-7-HOU07 (2Q: 03:20) Play-Action. Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Bart Brooks for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Brooks gained 1 yard after the catch. Dallas 13, Houston 10
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Barricelli | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 03:20) Extra point by Justics Koonce was good. Dallas 14, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 03:12) Justics Koonce kicked off 50 yards from the DAL35. Roosevelt Lee returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Dennis Buning. |
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 02:46) Michael Stephens pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Clark, assisted by S Herb Mueller. PENALTY: S Herb Mueller of Dallas was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Mullaney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 02:37) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. DE Desmond Mahe drove right through Melvin Smolka to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | --- | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU40 (2Q: 02:30) Michael Stephens pass was intended for TE Tracy Wilkins and was intercepted by ILB Thomas Hickman at the HOU46. The interception was returned 34 yards. Tackled by Tracy Wilkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB D.Sanders | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| --- | FS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU12 (2Q: 02:18) Edgar Conway ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Brooks |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB D.Brewer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Conway | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-9-HOU11 (2Q: 02:00) Randall Nelson scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Drew Sedrick and assisted by S Kenny Horoszowski.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB D.Razwick | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| --- | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU07 (2Q: 01:27) Randall Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Glenn Sharpton. OLB Drew Sedrick hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Barricelli | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB N.Zimmerman | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS Z.Rose | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-HOU07 (2Q: 01:21) Justics Koonce attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 01:13) Justics Koonce kicked off 58 yards from the DAL35. Rex Mullaney returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Pete Jolly. |
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 01:04) Michael Stephens pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Kramer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | --- | WLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-HOU36 (2Q: 00:43) Michael Stephens pass was dropped by FB James Lyle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Mullaney | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Mahe | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB J.Lanham | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB A.Patterson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB G.Murphy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU36 (2Q: 00:36) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brady Stargell. DE Karl Dewacht hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kramer | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE K.Dewacht | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB A.Patterson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-2-HOU36 (2Q: 00:30) Jeffery Spear punted 34 yards. Terry Peterson returned the kick 6 yards to the DAL36. Tackled by Demetrius Aghemo. |
1-10-DAL36 (2Q: 00:19) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Darrin Hampton for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Nichols, assisted by ILB Connor Winn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hampton gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE L.Ballard | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Sedrick | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Dallas called a time out. |
1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 00:07) Randall Nelson pass was dropped by WR Bernie Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | 1tcDT T.Esiason | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Razwick | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Hampton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB A.Mason | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG S.Michel |
| --- | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | DB N.Zimmerman | Deep Zone | --- | | RG M.Barber |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) J.R. Sweeney kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Dennis Buning returned the ball 37 yards to the DAL45. Tackled by Bob Swayda. |
1-10-DAL45 (3Q: 14:19) Dennis Buning ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson, assisted by ILB Connor Winn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-DAL49 (3Q: 13:52) Randall Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Anderson. DE Marvin Hanks blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| --- | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-6-DAL49 (3Q: 13:42) PENALTY: G Shaun Michel of Dallas was called for a False Start. |
3-11-DAL44 (3Q: 13:36) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 13 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Horoszowski. Sharpton gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT P.Jolly | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | DB N.Zimmerman | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 13:13) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jamie Woods.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-11-HOU44 (3Q: 12:45) Randall Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| --- | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU44 (3Q: 12:38) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Harrison Looper for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose, assisted by OLB Jamie Woods.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU45 (3Q: 12:12) Ivan Anderson punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 12:06) Michael Stephens pass completed to TE Dan Kagan for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-HOU23 (3Q: 11:20) Michael Stephens pass completed to G Freddie Alexander for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer, assisted by S Rusty Flaherty.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | --- | | RB R.Mullaney | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 10:47) Rex Mullaney ran a trap outside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kagan |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| --- | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-HOU39 (3Q: 10:15) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to TE Dan Kagan for 10 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Flaherty, assisted by ILB Thomas Hickman. Kagan gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU49 (3Q: 09:49) Rex Mullaney ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null. Key block delivered by Brady Atkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Smolka |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | --- | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB B.Stewart | Out of Box | --- | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL47 (3Q: 09:15) Cristian Pettersson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Dan Kagan. PENALTY: T Brady Atkins of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| --- | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-25-HOU38 (3Q: 09:10) Cristian Pettersson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dan Kagan. ILB Anthony Lu defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-25-HOU38 (3Q: 09:06) Cristian Pettersson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dan Kagan. OLB Brock Stewart defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-25-HOU38 (3Q: 08:56) Jeffery Spear punted 45 yards. Terry Peterson returned the kick 0 yards to the DAL17. PENALTY: DE Ernie Clemons of Dallas was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-DAL09 (3Q: 08:49) Dennis Buning ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jamie Woods.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| --- | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DAL11 (3Q: 08:13) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Anderson for -1 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee, assisted by CB Zach Rose. PENALTY: CB Zach Rose of Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-DAL25 (3Q: 08:07) Dennis Buning ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-DAL27 (3Q: 07:25) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Gabriel Barricelli for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose, assisted by S Roosevelt Lee.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-DAL31 (3Q: 06:43) Play-Action. Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Anderson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. Anderson gained 3 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Roosevelt Lee on the DAL39.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL39 (3Q: 06:33) Rex Mullaney ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | --- |
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2-6-DAL35 (3Q: 05:59) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to RB Rex Mullaney for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Thomas Hickman, assisted by CB Tyler Dotterweich.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-DAL32 (3Q: 05:39) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 16 yards. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer, assisted by CB Javier Bernier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL16 (3Q: 05:13) Melvin Smolka ran a reverse around left end for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Anthony Lu, assisted by ILB Thomas Hickman.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kagan |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | --- | | RB R.Mullaney |
| +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-DAL17 (3Q: 04:33) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | --- | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-DAL14 (3Q: 04:07) Cristian Pettersson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rex Mullaney. DT Damian Derosa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-DAL14 (3Q: 04:00) J.R. Sweeney attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 17, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 03:55) J.R. Sweeney kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Dennis Buning returned the ball 14 yards to the DAL14. Tackled by Arnold Mason. |
1-10-DAL14 (3Q: 03:20) Dennis Buning ran outside the right tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Clemons. Key block delivered by Bruce Blackburn.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL43 (3Q: 02:53) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Glenn Sharpton for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Connor Winn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Sharpton gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT P.Jolly | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Short Zone | --- | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | DB N.Zimmerman | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-HOU48 (3Q: 02:07) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Harrison Looper for 27 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. Looper gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 01:39) Dennis Buning ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson, assisted by S Kenny Horoszowski.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| --- | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| --- | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| --- | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU25 (3Q: 01:15) Randall Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bernie Anderson. OLB Drew Sedrick blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU25 (3Q: 01:08) Play-Action. Randall Nelson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Protect | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU16 (3Q: 00:29) Justics Koonce attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 20, Houston 13 |
| (3Q: 00:23) Justics Koonce kicked off 74 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 00:23) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 8 yards. Tackled by S Rusty Flaherty, assisted by CB Javier Bernier.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-HOU33 (4Q: 15:00) Rex Mullaney ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Damian Derosa, assisted by ILB Thomas Hickman. Key block delivered by Brian Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | --- | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 14:28) PENALTY: TE Dan Kagan of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU38 (4Q: 14:21) Cristian Pettersson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brady Stargell. CB Geoff Murphy defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU38 (4Q: 14:16) Cristian Pettersson scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null. PENALTY: T Demetrius Aghemo of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| --- | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| --- | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-25-HOU28 (4Q: 14:08) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to G Freddie Alexander for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Lu.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-HOU35 (4Q: 13:25) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Britt Russell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | MLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-HOU35 (4Q: 12:38) Jeffery Spear punted 59 yards. Terry Peterson returned the kick 7 yards to the DAL13. Tackled by Arnold Mason. |
1-10-DAL13 (4Q: 12:27) Dennis Buning ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang, assisted by DE Marvin Hanks. Key block delivered by Melvin Escalante.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | --- | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-DAL19 (4Q: 11:44) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Bart Brooks for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL30 (4Q: 11:05) Play-Action. Randall Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Harrison Looper. ILB Connor Winn blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| --- | NB Z.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-DAL30 (4Q: 11:01) Randall Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabriel Barricelli. S Roosevelt Lee defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| --- | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-DAL30 (4Q: 10:56) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Harrison Looper for 35 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Looper gained 16 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Brant Lang of Houston was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Blitz Passer | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 10:44) Dennis Buning ran a draw inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang, assisted by S Kenny Horoszowski. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU DE Marvin Hanks for 11 yards to the HOU48. Tackled by Gabriel Barricelli.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| --- | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| --- | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 10:38) Cristian Pettersson scrambled for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Anthony Lu.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Stargell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL38 (4Q: 10:02) Play-Action. Cristian Pettersson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Melvin Smolka. PENALTY: CB Geoff Murphy of Dallas was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kagan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | --- | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | --- | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-DAL35 (4Q: 09:55) Rex Mullaney ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Warren Clark.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) M.Smolka |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander |
| +++ | WLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-DAL34 (4Q: 09:14) Rex Mullaney ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffery Null.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka |
| +++ | RDE B.Russell | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | MLB A.Lu | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-DAL30 (4Q: 08:44) Play-Action. Cristian Pettersson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Brady Stargell. DE Britt Russell blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-5-DAL30 (4Q: 08:35) Play-Action. Cristian Pettersson pass completed to RB Rex Mullaney for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | --- | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL27 (4Q: 08:24) Dennis Buning ran a draw inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Marvin Hanks, assisted by DE Arnold Mason. CB Brant Lang knocked down Shaun Michel to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| --- | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| --- | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-DAL30 (4Q: 07:53) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Bart Brooks for 9 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. Brooks gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL39 (4Q: 07:05) Randall Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Anderson. DE Marvin Hanks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: OLB Jamie Woods of Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-DAL44 (4Q: 06:54) Dennis Buning ran around left end for 16 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson, assisted by ILB Derek Clemons. Key block delivered by Shaun Michel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | --- | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 06:10) Randall Nelson pass completed to TE Harrison Looper for 13 yards. Tackled by S Kenny Horoszowski. PENALTY: G Shaun Michel of Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| --- | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-20-HOU50 (4Q: 06:03) Randall Nelson pass completed to RB Dennis Buning for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Connor Winn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | --- | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-23-DAL47 (4Q: 05:20) Randall Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bernie Anderson. DE Marvin Hanks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| --- | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-23-DAL47 (4Q: 05:14) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Bernie Anderson for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kenny Horoszowski, assisted by S Roosevelt Lee. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Clemons | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-19-HOU49 (4Q: 04:41) Ivan Anderson punted 42 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU07. |
1-10-HOU07 (4Q: 04:33) Play-Action. Cristian Pettersson pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Thomas Hickman.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-HOU09 (4Q: 04:06) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to WR Brady Stargell for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Geoff Murphy. Stargell gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-HOU14 (4Q: 03:25) Cristian Pettersson pass was dropped by RB Melvin Smolka.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Stewart | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| --- | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-HOU14 (4Q: 03:21) Jeffery Spear punted 31 yards. Terry Peterson called for a fair catch at the HOU45. |
1-10-HOU45 (4Q: 03:13) Dennis Buning ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson. Key block delivered by Shaun Michel.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | --- | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU39 (4Q: 02:26) Randall Nelson pass completed to RB Dennis Buning for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Derek Clemons. Buning gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Joseph | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Short Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 02:18) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Gabriel Barricelli for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose, assisted by OLB Jamie Woods. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Barricelli gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | TE B.Brooks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-3-HOU20 (4Q: 02:08) Randall Nelson pass completed to WR Gabriel Barricelli for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Barricelli gained 19 yards after the catch. Dallas 26, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Looper | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Anderson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.Winn | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Buning | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Woods | Short Zone | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Deep Zone | --- | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | --- | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:08) Extra point by Justics Koonce was good. Dallas 27, Houston 13 |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| (4Q: 02:00) Justics Koonce kicked off 71 yards from the DAL35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:00) Cristian Pettersson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brady Stargell. DE Warren Clark hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: RB Melvin Smolka of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT F.Alexander | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Short Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT D.Aghemo |
| +++ | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:00) Cristian Pettersson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Melvin Smolka.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | WLB A.Lu | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS R.Flaherty | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| --- | FS E.Nyboer | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU25 (4Q: 01:56) Cristian Pettersson pass completed to FB James Lyle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Earnest Nyboer. Lyle gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Smolka | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Protect | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | --- | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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4-10-HOU25 (4Q: 01:32) Play-Action. Cristian Pettersson pass was intended for RB Melvin Smolka and was intercepted by CB Geoff Murphy at the HOU30. Tackled by Melvin Smolka.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | | QB C.Pettersson |
| *** | LDE W.Clark | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT J.Null | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Smolka | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT D.Derosa | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Kagan | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Russell | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Mullaney | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB T.Hickman | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | LCB G.Murphy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | RCB J.Bernier | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Alexander |
| +++ | NB T.Dotterweich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB R.Flaherty | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS E.Nyboer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Atkins |
| +++ | FS H.Mueller | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 01:21) Dennis Buning ran around left end for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang. Key block delivered by Melvin Escalante.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Looper |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Sharpton |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 01:11) Dennis Buning ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Levi Peterson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Nelson |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Barricelli |
| +++ | 1tcDT M.Hanks | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE D.Sedrick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Sharpton |
| +++ | SLB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Buning | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Clemons | In Box | +++ | | SLOT P.Jolly |
| +++ | WLB J.Woods | In Box | +++ | | LT R.Fisk |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG B.Blackburn |
| +++ | RCB R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ | | C M.Escalante |
| +++ | NB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Michel |
| +++ | SS L.Peterson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT M.Burke |
| +++ | FS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 2-8-HOU09 (4Q: 00:28) Randall Nelson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Dallas Cowboys 27, Houston Texans 13 |