| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 90 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Miles Cesaire kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 15:00) Ivan Burgess ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tim Dickey, assisted by OLB Duane Jizmejian.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | --- | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU26 (1Q: 14:30) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernie England. CB Ray Rodgers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-HOU26 (1Q: 14:21) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. DE Zane Hunte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-HOU26 (1Q: 14:15) Jeffery Spear punted 54 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 8 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Dan Kagan. |
1-10-NED28 (1Q: 14:07) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Hayes. OLB Kerlin Fisk hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-NED28 (1Q: 13:59) Play-Action. Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Johnnie Hayes for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang. Hayes gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-NED48 (1Q: 13:26) PENALTY: G Chris Reeves of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED43 (1Q: 13:18) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Joseph. Anderson gained 28 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | --- | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 12:32) Adam Bensen ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk. Key block delivered by Wally Embree.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Lucas |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 12:02) Adam Bensen ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell. Key block delivered by Tyler Lyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 11:18) Isaiah Flanagan ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk, assisted by DT Avery Arneson.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-1-HOU01 (1Q: 10:37) Adam Bensen ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Chris Reeves. New England 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | 1tcDT B.Frederick | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | SILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WILB K.Fisk | In Box | --- | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | In Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | RCB N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | SS R.Lee | In Box | --- |
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| (1Q: 10:37) Extra point by Miles Cesaire was good. New England 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 10:26) Miles Cesaire kicked off 73 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 10:26) Johnathan Durant pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Ray Rodgers. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED46 (1Q: 09:47) Johnathan Durant pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell. PENALTY: S Fred Anthony of New England was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | --- |
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1-10-NED41 (1Q: 09:41) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Duane Jizmejian, assisted by CB Ashton Mayes. Burgess gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NED39 (1Q: 08:54) Melvin Smolka ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Grant Nikaido.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-NED37 (1Q: 08:15) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED30 (1Q: 07:35) Ivan Burgess ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Giovanni Shedleski. Key block delivered by Conrad Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | --- | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | --- | | RB I.Burgess | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Lyle |
| +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | In Box | --- | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-NED18 (1Q: 07:10) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT E.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-7-NED07 (1Q: 06:42) Johnathan Durant pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 3 yards. Tackled by S Fred Anthony.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-NED04 (1Q: 06:05) Johnathan Durant pass was dropped by WR Timothy Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-NED04 (1Q: 05:59) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. OLB Edwin Maxwell defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-NED04 (1Q: 05:55) Glen Trueblood attempted a 21 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 7, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 05:49) Glen Trueblood kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (1Q: 05:49) Adam Bensen ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-NED21 (1Q: 05:26) Asher Gainey pass completed to TE Deron Olevao for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Protect | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Bailen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Double TE | --- |
|
3-11-NED24 (1Q: 04:51) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT W.Hartman | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | --- | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | DB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED39 (1Q: 04:28) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Cory Poplawski for 45 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig. Poplawski gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 03:49) Asher Gainey scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig. PENALTY: C Tyler Lyle of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Bensen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Hartman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | DB B.Nichols | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU26 (1Q: 03:36) Asher Gainey pass was dropped by WR Johnnie Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU26 (1Q: 03:32) Isaiah Flanagan ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Cooper Janto, assisted by ILB Connor Winn.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| --- | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-20-HOU26 (1Q: 03:05) Asher Gainey sacked by DT Carson Dyrda for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Tyler Lyle.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| --- | RCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-21-HOU27 (1Q: 02:36) Miles Cesaire attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Houston 3 |
| (1Q: 02:28) Miles Cesaire kicked off 64 yards from the NED35. Jimmy Joseph returned the ball 16 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Cory Poplawski. |
1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 02:02) Johnathan Durant pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. DT Giovanni Shedleski blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU17 (1Q: 01:52) Melvin Smolka ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Gino Seely. Key block delivered by Brady Atkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-1-HOU26 (1Q: 01:12) Johnathan Durant kept the ball, running around the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Damon Henson, assisted by CB Ashton Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | MLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | DB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-HOU22 (1Q: 00:30) Jeffery Spear punted 56 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 21 yards to the NED43. Tackled by Arnold Mason. |
1-10-NED43 (1Q: 00:20) Adam Bensen ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-8-NED45 (2Q: 15:00) Asher Gainey pass completed to TE Deron Olevao for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Joseph. Olevao gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-NED49 (2Q: 14:31) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Cory Poplawski for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | --- | | FB E.Houston | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 14:00) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cory Poplawski. DE Benjamin Frederick hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Bailen | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Double TE | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 13:53) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cory Poplawski. ILB Connor Winn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU45 (2Q: 13:46) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tommy Lucas. ILB Kenny Stargell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | WLB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU45 (2Q: 13:41) Burt Lane punted 32 yards. Jimmy Joseph called for a fair catch at the HOU13. |
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 13:33) Melvin Smolka ran around left end for 26 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton. Key block delivered by Brady Atkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | --- | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 13:04) Melvin Smolka ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Ferguson, assisted by CB Gilbert Hampton. Key block delivered by Conrad Gilmore.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU45 (2Q: 12:40) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. ILB Damon Henson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU45 (2Q: 12:33) Johnathan Durant scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Damon Henson and assisted by CB Stalin Dole.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED46 (2Q: 12:02) Melvin Smolka ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell, assisted by CB Ashton Mayes. DT Grant Nikaido knocked down Conrad Gilmore to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| --- | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-NED49 (2Q: 11:18) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. CB Stalin Dole knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-NED49 (2Q: 11:09) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernie England. CB Ray Rodgers defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-NED49 (2Q: 11:02) Jeffery Spear punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the NED01. |
1-10-NED01 (2Q: 10:53) Edgar Houston ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Avery Arneson, assisted by ILB Connor Winn.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| --- | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED01 (2Q: 10:29) Isaiah Flanagan ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | FB D.Olevao |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-NED01 (2Q: 10:00) Asher Gainey pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for RB Adam Bensen.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | RCB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-NED01 (2Q: 09:55) Burt Lane punted 54 yards. Jimmy Joseph returned the kick 13 yards to the NED42. Tackled by Ted Yancey. |
1-10-NED42 (2Q: 09:45) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 9 yards. Tackled by S Fred Anthony, assisted by CB Stalin Dole. Crawford gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED33 (2Q: 09:04) Melvin Smolka ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Grant Nikaido. Key block delivered by Brian Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | --- | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED28 (2Q: 08:30) Ivan Burgess ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Dickey. PENALTY: G Conrad Gilmore of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-NED38 (2Q: 08:23) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell. Crawford gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-18-NED36 (2Q: 07:43) Melvin Smolka ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| --- | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-22-NED40 (2Q: 07:03) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 19 yards. Tackled by S Fred Anthony.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | --- | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB R.Rodgers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-NED21 (2Q: 06:17) Glen Trueblood attempted a 38 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 10, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 06:12) Glen Trueblood kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Walter Hartman returned the ball 14 yards to the NED18. Tackled by Roosevelt Lee. |
1-10-NED18 (2Q: 05:52) Edgar Houston ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Cooper Janto. Key block delivered by Ellis Covington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hayes |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | --- | | SLOT W.Hartman |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-NED23 (2Q: 05:20) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Hayes. S Roosevelt Lee defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Protect | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED23 (2Q: 05:15) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Cory Poplawski for 27 yards. Tackled by OLB Dixon Brewer. Poplawski gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Bensen | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT W.Hartman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | DB B.Nichols | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU50 (2Q: 04:36) Asher Gainey sacked by DE Donny Ricks for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Wally Embree.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-22-NED38 (2Q: 04:00) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Walter Hartman for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Benjamin Frederick. Hartman gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU48 (2Q: 03:17) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Johnnie Hayes for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Brian Nichols. PENALTY: CB Brant Lang of Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 03:06) Asher Gainey pass completed to RB Adam Bensen for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk. Bensen gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hayes | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Hartman | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU24 (2Q: 02:45) Asher Gainey sacked by DT Avery Arneson and DE Benjamin Frederick for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ellis Covington.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB B.Jaco | Protect | --- | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | RCB J.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Double TE | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-HOU30 (2Q: 02:30) Asher Gainey pass completed to TE Deron Olevao for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Zach Rose. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Protect | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Bailen | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Double TE | --- |
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3-10-HOU24 (2Q: 02:13) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Lucas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 4-4-HOU18 (2Q: 02:00) Miles Cesaire attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 13, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 01:55) Miles Cesaire kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:55) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell. Crawford gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:48) Johnathan Durant pass was dropped by WR Timothy Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU28 (2Q: 01:43) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Glen Kaczmarek for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Gino Seely, assisted by CB Ray Rodgers. Kaczmarek gained 10 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | --- | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 01:25) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernie England. DE Zane Hunte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| --- | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (2Q: 01:19) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | --- | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU43 (2Q: 00:58) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Burgess gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED29 (2Q: 00:44) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Glen Kaczmarek for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ray Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Kaczmarek | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-NED17 (2Q: 00:36) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Ernie England for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | --- | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-6-NED06 (2Q: 00:25) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. DE Zane Hunte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-6-NED06 (2Q: 00:20) Johnathan Durant pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. PENALTY: WR Glen Kaczmarek of Houston was called for Offensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-16-NED16 (2Q: 00:16) Johnathan Durant scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
| 3-7-NED07 (2Q: 00:03) Glen Trueblood attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 13, Houston 9 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Glen Trueblood kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 15:00) Asher Gainey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Darryll Anderson. CB Brant Lang blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | NB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED25 (3Q: 14:52) Asher Gainey scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Protect | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-NED30 (3Q: 14:05) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Deron Olevao. DE Donny Ricks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-NED30 (3Q: 13:59) Burt Lane punted 49 yards. Jimmy Joseph returned the kick 10 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Edwin Maxwell. |
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 13:52) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Gino Seely, assisted by OLB Edwin Maxwell.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-7-HOU34 (3Q: 13:22) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 12:35) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. OLB Duane Jizmejian defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | --- | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU45 (3Q: 12:31) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Christopher Roberge. Burgess gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU48 (3Q: 12:02) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Stalin Dole, assisted by CB Ray Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB R.Rodgers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED33 (3Q: 11:28) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Ernie England for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Gino Seely.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-NED33 (3Q: 10:58) PENALTY: T Brian Powell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-NED38 (3Q: 10:48) Johnathan Durant pass completed to TE Tracy Wilkins for 8 yards. Tackled by S Fred Anthony.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB M.Smolka | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | --- | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-NED30 (3Q: 10:02) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ivan Burgess. DE Zane Hunte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-NED30 (3Q: 09:58) Glen Trueblood attempted a 47 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 09:51) Edgar Houston ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Avery Arneson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NED40 (3Q: 09:09) Adam Bensen ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | --- | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | --- |
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3-1-NED46 (3Q: 08:43) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tommy Lucas. DT Avery Arneson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Hayes | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Double TE | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Protect | --- | SILB C.Winn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS K.Horoszowski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-NED46 (3Q: 08:36) Burt Lane punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU04. |
1-10-HOU04 (3Q: 08:25) Ivan Burgess ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Zane Hunte, assisted by OLB Duane Jizmejian. Key block delivered by Bob Swayda.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | In Box | --- | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 07:51) Melvin Smolka ran a trap outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-HOU10 (3Q: 07:06) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Ivan Burgess. DT Grant Nikaido blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | +++ |
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3-14-HOU10 (3Q: 06:57) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Ivan Burgess.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-14-HOU10 (3Q: 06:50) Jeffery Spear punted 48 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Arnold Mason. |
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 06:41) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk. Anderson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT A.Bensen | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT W.Hartman | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | --- | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | DB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU29 (3Q: 06:16) Play-Action. Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Cory Poplawski for 22 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig. Poplawski gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Lucas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Double X(SE) | +++ |
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1-7-HOU07 (3Q: 05:35) Asher Gainey pass completed to RB Edgar Houston for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE T.Bailen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Double TE | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Bump and Run | --- | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ |
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2-5-HOU05 (3Q: 04:53) Adam Bensen ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Lucas |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-HOU04 (3Q: 04:17) Asher Gainey pass completed to RB Adam Bensen for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 19, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB T.Bailen | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Double Z(FL) | --- | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB B.Nichols | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 04:17) Extra point by Miles Cesaire was good. New England 20, Houston 9 |
| (3Q: 04:07) Miles Cesaire kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 04:07) Melvin Smolka ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Ashton Mayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-11-HOU24 (3Q: 03:44) Melvin Smolka ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Zane Hunte, assisted by DT Gino Seely.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-10-HOU25 (3Q: 03:16) Johnathan Durant pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. DE Zane Hunte blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU25 (3Q: 03:10) Jeffery Spear punted 67 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 49 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Jeffery Spear. |
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 03:01) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Cooper Janto. Anderson gained 20 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | --- | | FB D.Olevao | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU13 (3Q: 02:19) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cory Poplawski. DE Donny Ricks hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Double TE | +++ | | TE T.Bailen | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU13 (3Q: 02:13) Adam Bensen ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk, assisted by S Roosevelt Lee. PENALTY: DE Benjamin Frederick of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| --- | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU08 (3Q: 02:03) Edgar Houston ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | --- | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU09 (3Q: 01:29) Asher Gainey pass completed to TE Deron Olevao for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Olevao gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England 26, Houston 9
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 01:29) Extra point by Miles Cesaire was good. New England 27, Houston 9 |
| (3Q: 01:18) Miles Cesaire kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 01:18) Johnathan Durant kept the ball, running around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Shaun Ferguson, assisted by CB Stalin Dole.
| OFFENSE | 014t Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Durant | Ball Carrier | *** | LDE S.Ferguson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Kagan |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | MLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Out of Box | --- | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU28 (3Q: 00:33) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Dickey.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Shedleski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Bump and Run | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 15:00) Melvin Smolka ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Hampton. PENALTY: G Conrad Gilmore of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU26 (4Q: 14:51) Melvin Smolka ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Edwin Maxwell, assisted by DT Grant Nikaido. Key block delivered by Brian Powell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Crawford |
| +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | In Box | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT E.England |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | In Box | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Out of Box | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU32 (4Q: 14:13) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Ivan Burgess for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Ray Rodgers. Burgess gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Protect | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | RDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU34 (4Q: 13:46) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ernie England. S Fred Anthony defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-HOU34 (4Q: 13:36) Jeffery Spear punted 48 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 7 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Roosevelt Lee. |
| 1-10-NED25 (4Q: 13:25) PENALTY: WR Johnnie Hayes of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-NED20 (4Q: 13:19) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Johnnie Hayes for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell. PENALTY: C Tyler Lyle of New England was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-25-NED10 (4Q: 13:13) Isaiah Flanagan ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: S Norman Hardig of Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| --- | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB I.Flanagan | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-NED25 (4Q: 13:02) Butch Jaco ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | --- | | RB B.Jaco | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Houston |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-NED29 (4Q: 12:38) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Walter Hartman for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Kerlin Fisk, assisted by S Norman Hardig. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hartman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Mason | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Brewer | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT W.Hartman | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | RCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | DB B.Nichols | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED45 (4Q: 12:00) Isaiah Flanagan ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Connor Winn. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | --- | | RB I.Flanagan | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-NED45 (4Q: 11:16) Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Darryll Anderson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Anderson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Protect | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | --- | | TE T.Lucas | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Winn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | --- | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 10:34) Asher Gainey scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jimmy Joseph.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE T.Lucas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU26 (4Q: 10:03) Asher Gainey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Johnnie Hayes. DT Avery Arneson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Fisk | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Short Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU26 (4Q: 09:55) Play-Action. Asher Gainey pass completed to WR Cory Poplawski for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang. Poplawski gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Winn | Double TE | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB Z.Chaplin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB K.Fisk | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB B.Lang | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS K.Horoszowski | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS N.Hardig | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 09:27) PENALTY: G Chris Reeves of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-12-HOU12 (4Q: 09:22) Asher Gainey sacked by DE Donny Ricks for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Wally Embree.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Double TE | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| --- | RCB Z.Rose | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU20 (4Q: 09:00) Asher Gainey sacked by DE Benjamin Frederick for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Chris Reeves.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| --- | RCB Z.Rose | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-26-HOU26 (4Q: 08:18) Asher Gainey pass completed to TE Deron Olevao for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell, assisted by OLB Cooper Janto.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Olevao | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Frederick | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB C.Janto | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB K.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB K.Fisk | Short Zone | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Deep Zone | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Deep Zone | --- | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-20-HOU20 (4Q: 07:39) Miles Cesaire attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 30, Houston 9 |
| (4Q: 07:33) Miles Cesaire kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 07:33) Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. DT Grant Nikaido simply tossed Louie Kennedy aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| --- | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 07:24) Johnathan Durant pass was intended for WR Timothy Crawford and was intercepted by CB Gilbert Hampton at the HOU36. Tackled by Timothy Crawford.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | --- | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Jizmejian | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 07:11) Adam Bensen ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Brant Lang, assisted by ILB Zack Chaplin.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU36 (4Q: 06:26) Adam Bensen ran around left end for -7 yards. Tackled by DT Avery Arneson, assisted by CB Zach Rose. PENALTY: T Ellis Covington of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | FB E.Houston |
| --- | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| --- | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-17-HOU43 (4Q: 06:17) Adam Bensen ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | 1tcDT C.Dyrda | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Bailen |
| +++ | WILB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB B.Lang | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-16-HOU42 (4Q: 05:31) Burt Lane punted 38 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU04. |
1-10-HOU04 (4Q: 05:24) Johnathan Durant pass completed to RB Melvin Smolka for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Christopher Roberge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE C.Roberge | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU09 (4Q: 05:07) Johnathan Durant pass was dropped by TE Tracy Wilkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB M.Smolka | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| --- | RCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU09 (4Q: 04:54) Play-Action. Johnathan Durant pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. DE Zane Hunte drove right through Ivan Burgess to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-HOU09 (4Q: 04:46) Johnathan Durant pass completed to WR Timothy Crawford for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Stalin Dole. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Durant |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT J.Snook | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | --- | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | SLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | WLB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | RCB R.Rodgers | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 04:36) Adam Bensen ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Norman Hardig, assisted by OLB Cooper Janto.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | TE T.Lucas |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-HOU17 (4Q: 03:51) Adam Bensen ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roosevelt Lee, assisted by OLB Kerlin Fisk.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) W.Hartman |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | --- | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | In Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-HOU10 (4Q: 03:04) Adam Bensen ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Kenny Stargell, assisted by DT Avery Arneson. S Norman Hardig knocked down Chris Reeves to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB A.Gainey |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | --- | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| --- | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| --- | RCB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB B.Nichols | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-4-HOU07 (4Q: 02:20) Miles Cesaire attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 33, Houston 9 |
| (4Q: 02:14) Miles Cesaire kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:14) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Tracy Wilkins. S Fred Anthony defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE F.Arnett | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB S.Dole | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB G.Hampton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB T.Dickey | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:07) Michael Stephens scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Ray Rodgers.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE T.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | MLB E.Maxwell | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| +++ | LCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | RCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Short Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| 3-4-HOU31 (4Q: 01:58) PENALTY: WR Brady Stargell of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-9-HOU26 (4Q: 01:58) Michael Stephens pass was intended for WR Timothy Crawford and was intercepted by CB Ray Rodgers at the HOU41. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Glen Kaczmarek.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Stargell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT C.Clayton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Atkins |
| --- | RCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | NB R.Rodgers | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG L.Kennedy |
| +++ | SS A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Powell |
| +++ | FS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 01:50) Edgar Houston ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Zack Chaplin, assisted by CB Zach Rose.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Blake |
| *** | LDE A.Mason | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| --- | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| --- | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-12-HOU38 (4Q: 01:41) Edgar Houston ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Rose.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Blake |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | --- | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Hayes |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Houston | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB Z.Chaplin | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Lucas |
| +++ | WILB C.Winn | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | RCB Z.Rose | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
3-13-HOU39 (4Q: 01:30) Adam Bensen ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Benjamin Frederick, assisted by ILB Kenny Stargell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Blake |
| *** | LDE D.Ricks | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Poplawski |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Arneson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Olevao |
| +++ | RDE B.Frederick | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Anderson |
| +++ | SLB C.Janto | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Bensen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB K.Stargell | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hayes |
| +++ | WLB K.Fisk | In Box | +++ | | LT E.Covington |
| +++ | LCB B.Lang | Out of Box | +++ | | LG C.Reeves |
| +++ | RCB J.Joseph | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Lyle |
| +++ | NB N.Hardig | Out of Box | +++ | | RG W.Embree |
| +++ | SS K.Horoszowski | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Swank |
| +++ | FS R.Lee | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-5-HOU31 (4Q: 01:23) Miles Cesaire attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 36, Houston 9 |
| (4Q: 01:17) Miles Cesaire kicked off 60 yards from the NED35. Timothy Crawford returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Ted Yancey. |
1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 01:12) Michael Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Timothy Crawford. DE Zane Hunte drove right through Ivan Burgess to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | --- | MLB D.Henson | Deep Zone | +++ | | FB J.Lyle | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | RCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | NB A.Mayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS F.Anthony | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Rhodes |
| +++ | FS N.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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| 2-10-HOU18 (4Q: 01:04) PENALTY: C Bob Swayda of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU13 (4Q: 01:04) Michael Stephens pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dan Kagan. DE Shaun Ferguson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Cover-4 | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB S.Dole | Short Zone | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | RCB G.Hampton | Short Zone | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | NB A.Mayes | Deep Zone | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS F.Anthony | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT W.Rhodes |
| +++ | FS N.Sweeney | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-HOU13 (4Q: 00:51) Play-Action. Michael Stephens scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tim Dickey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Over, Dime Personnel, Goal Line Personnel | | QB M.Stephens |
| *** | LDE S.Ferguson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Kaczmarek | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT G.Seely | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Kagan | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Nikaido | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Crawford | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | RDE Z.Hunte | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB I.Burgess | Protect | +++ | MLB D.Henson | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT E.England | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB S.Dole | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT B.Powell |
| +++ | RCB G.Hampton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Atkins |
| +++ | NB A.Mayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Swayda |
| +++ | DB T.Dickey | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG C.Gilmore |
| +++ | SS F.Anthony | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT W.Rhodes |
| +++ | FS N.Sweeney | Man-to-Man | +++ |
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| 4-10-HOU18 (4Q: 00:04) Jeffery Spear punted 53 yards. Darryll Anderson returned the kick 7 yards to the NED36. PENALTY: DE Zane Hunte of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 36, Houston Texans 9 |