| Played in Carolina, NC, weather: 44 degrees, fair, 8 mph wind. |
| Carolina won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Clifton Cortez kicked off 70 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR20 (1Q: 15:00) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Herman Carlson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Chu gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR34 (1Q: 14:16) Geno Smith pass completed to TE Will Jeffries for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Vallet. Jeffries gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2-CAR42 (1Q: 13:42) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Billy Zielinski, assisted by ILB Alejandro Hines. Key block delivered by Tyler Eifert. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR47 (1Q: 13:11) Carlos Hyde ran around left end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Billy Zielinski, assisted by ILB Alejandro Hines. Key block delivered by Francisco Hardy. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-CLE48 (1Q: 12:46) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Odell Beckham Jr for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Clements. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 12:17) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Clements, assisted by OLB Malcolm Wilson. Cooks gained 13 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-CAR50 (1Q: 12:09) Geno Smith scrambled for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines and assisted by CB Charles Baruffi. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Albert Robertson for 49 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 12:09) Extra point by Clifton Cortez was good. Cleveland 7, Carolina 0 |
| (1Q: 11:56) Clifton Cortez kicked off 58 yards from the CLE35. Brandon Cooks returned the ball 26 yards to the CAR33. Tackled by Mack Drieberg. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR33 (1Q: 11:37) Carlos Hyde ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Billy Zielinski, assisted by CB Hardy Clements. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-CAR28 (1Q: 10:52) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. Key block delivered by Francisco Hardy. |
| Carolina: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR43 (1Q: 10:12) Carlos Hyde ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jeff Hatcher, assisted by S Billy Zielinski. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE43 (1Q: 10:05) Justics Delaroche ran around right end for 15 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Hardy Clements. Key block delivered by A.J. Cann. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE28 (1Q: 09:59) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Clements, assisted by ILB Alejandro Hines. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE17 (1Q: 09:22) Geno Smith pass completed to FB Kody Coles for 3 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CLE14 (1Q: 08:44) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zane Nichols. CB Hardy Clements defended the pass. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-CLE14 (1Q: 08:38) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-CLE19 (1Q: 08:34) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Zane Nichols for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Hardy Clements. Nichols gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-CLE01 (1Q: 07:57) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. DT Brody Hodges simply tossed Louis Tate aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-CLE01 (1Q: 07:50) Carlos Hyde ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jamal Glenn. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-CLE01 (1Q: 07:11) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Carlos Hyde for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 7, Carolina 6 |
| (1Q: 07:11) Extra point by Branden Melancon was good. Carolina 7, Cleveland 7 |
| (1Q: 07:01) Branden Melancon kicked off 63 yards from the CAR35. Cornell Clancy returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE23. Tackled by Bryson Gonzalez. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE23 (1Q: 06:41) Ryan Tannehill scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by S Josue Logue. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-CLE27 (1Q: 06:04) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-CLE22 (1Q: 05:59) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Cornell Clancy for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Jordan Herndon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-21-CLE12 (1Q: 05:48) Ryan Tannehill pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Richard Beeson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-21-CLE12 (1Q: 05:40) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carson Ward. DE Melvin McConnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-21-CLE12 (1Q: 05:28) Brett Sims punted 34 yards. Trevor Briel returned the kick 11 yards to the CLE35. Tackled by Les Peters. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE35 (1Q: 05:21) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines, assisted by DT Albert Robertson. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-CLE36 (1Q: 04:37) Geno Smith scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Billy Zielinski. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-CLE29 (1Q: 03:55) Geno Smith pass was intended for WR Seth Chu and was intercepted by CB Clifton Vallet at the CLE18. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by Seth Chu. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm and Pritchett are blitzing. 1-10-CLE20 (1Q: 03:47) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Cornell Clancy for 19 yards. Tackled by DE DeMarcus Lawrence. Clancy gained 21 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE39 (1Q: 03:19) Josue Downey ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lynn and Hamilton are blitzing. 2-8-CLE41 (1Q: 02:48) Doug Kanu ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Briel. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm, Coleman and Logue are blitzing. 3-1-CLE48 (1Q: 02:16) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-CLE43 (1Q: 02:09) Doug Kanu ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett, assisted by ILB Byron Sims. |
| 4-3-CLE46 (1Q: 01:45) Brett Sims punted 46 yards. Trevor Briel called for a fair catch at the CAR08. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR08 (1Q: 01:35) Carlos Hyde ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Burt Perez, assisted by ILB Alejandro Hines. DE Preston Smith knocked down Louis Tate to break up the play. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-CAR11 (1Q: 00:58) Geno Smith scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. Cleveland's Hardy Clements was hurt on the play. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-CAR13 (1Q: 00:33) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. Chu gained 13 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR29 (1Q: 00:10) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooks gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR42 (2Q: 15:00) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CAR42 (2Q: 14:53) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Carlos Hyde for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hyde gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-CAR47 (2Q: 14:09) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 13:40) PENALTY: Carolina was called for a False Start. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-CAR50 (2Q: 13:33) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Bryson Gonzalez for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Wilson. Gonzalez gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE35 (2Q: 12:50) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Carlos Hyde for 9 yards. Tackled by S Erick Foudray. Hyde gained 9 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-CLE26 (2Q: 12:16) Justics Delaroche ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Billy Zielinski. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-CLE26 (2Q: 11:43) Geno Smith pass completed to FB Kody Coles for 26 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Coles gained 24 yards after the catch. Carolina 13, Cleveland 7 |
| (2Q: 11:43) Extra point by Branden Melancon was good. Carolina 14, Cleveland 7 |
| (2Q: 11:31) Branden Melancon kicked off 55 yards from the CAR35. Cornell Clancy returned the ball 37 yards to the CLE47. Tackled by Zane Nichols. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm and Sims are blitzing. 1-10-CLE33 (2Q: 11:12) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Richard Beeson for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett. Beeson gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE48 (2Q: 10:37) Josue Downey ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by ILB Jordan Herndon. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-CAR50 (2Q: 10:11) Josue Downey ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-CAR47 (2Q: 09:40) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Clancy. DE DeMarcus Lawrence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-CAR47 (2Q: 09:35) Brett Sims punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 09:29) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr. DT Albert Robertson drove right through Francisco Hardy to hurry the quarterback. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CAR20 (2Q: 09:21) Geno Smith sacked by DE Preston Smith for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Francisco Hardy. |
| Carolina: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-19-CAR11 (2Q: 08:54) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Justics Delaroche for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jason Verrett. |
| 4-11-CAR19 (2Q: 08:13) Casey Herrmann punted 41 yards. Richard Beeson returned the kick 6 yards to the CLE46. Tackled by Zane Nichols. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Crimm is blitzing. 1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 08:02) Ryan Tannehill sacked by OLB Dennis Crimm for a loss of 6 yards. Crimm ran right past Johnny Sherman and knocked down the quarterback. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-CLE40 (2Q: 07:28) Josue Downey ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by S Harvey Keyes. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crimm is blitzing. 3-16-CLE40 (2Q: 06:55) Doug Kanu ran around the left tackle for 40 yards. Tackled by S Josue Logue. Key block delivered by Claude Flowers. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Crimm is blitzing. 1-10-CAR20 (2Q: 06:11) Josue Downey ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR11 (2Q: 06:03) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Briel, assisted by S Josue Logue. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-14-CAR15 (2Q: 05:41) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Ryan Tittle. DE Melvin McConnell hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-14-CAR15 (2Q: 05:37) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Jesse Reeves for 15 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Reeves gained 10 yards after the catch. Carolina 14, Cleveland 13 |
| (2Q: 05:37) Extra point by Clifton Cortez was good. Carolina 14, Cleveland 14 |
| (2Q: 05:27) Clifton Cortez kicked off 64 yards from the CLE35. Brandon Cooks returned the ball 21 yards to the CAR22. Tackled by Erick Foudray. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR22 (2Q: 04:50) Geno Smith pass completed to FB Kody Coles for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Wilson. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-CAR26 (2Q: 04:09) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CAR22 (2Q: 03:39) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Odell Beckham Jr for 6 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. |
| 4-4-CAR28 (2Q: 03:14) Casey Herrmann punted 43 yards. Richard Beeson returned the kick 8 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by A.J. Cann. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE37 (2Q: 03:06) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Jesse Reeves for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Eugene Hamilton. Reeves gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crimm and Hamilton are blitzing. 1-10-CAR47 (2Q: 02:43) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to TE Carson Ward for 10 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Keyes, assisted by S Chuck Pritchett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CAR37 (2Q: 02:18) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Richard Beeson. CB Todd Coleman defended the pass. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-CAR37 (2Q: 02:08) Ryan Tannehill sacked by DE DeMarcus Lawrence for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Johnny Sherman. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Crimm and Logue are blitzing. 3-19-CAR46 (2Q: 02:00) Doug Kanu ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett, assisted by CB Eugene Hamilton. |
| 4-18-CAR45 (2Q: 01:42) Brett Sims punted 34 yards. Kelvin Hopper returned the kick 14 yards to the CAR25. Tackled by Collin Reilly. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR25 (2Q: 01:34) Justics Delaroche ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines, assisted by S Billy Zielinski. |
| Carolina: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-CAR24 (2Q: 01:13) Geno Smith sacked by DT Brody Hodges for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Michael Wasserman. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-18-CAR17 (2Q: 00:29) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Cooks gained 27 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina called a time out. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 00:18) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CLE46 (2Q: 00:08) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Zane Nichols. DE Preston Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Branden Melancon kicked off 64 yards from the CAR35. Cornell Clancy returned the ball 21 yards to the CLE22. Tackled by Zane Nichols. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE22 (3Q: 14:21) Josue Downey ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE DeMarcus Lawrence. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm is blitzing. 2-9-CLE23 (3Q: 13:45) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to RB Josue Downey for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Eugene Hamilton. Downey gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Crimm is blitzing. 1-10-CLE43 (3Q: 13:03) Ryan Tannehill sacked by OLB Dennis Crimm for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Cris Thomer. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-19-CLE34 (3Q: 12:33) Doug Kanu ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-17-CLE36 (3Q: 11:59) Ryan Tannehill pass was dropped by WR Jesse Reeves. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-17-CLE36 (3Q: 11:49) Brett Sims punted 45 yards. Trevor Briel returned the kick 6 yards to the CAR25. Tackled by Mack Drieberg. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Garrett Boyington at the CAR25. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm, Hamilton and Logue are blitzing. 1-10-CAR25 (3Q: 11:38) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Jesse Reeves for 2 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett, assisted by CB Todd Coleman. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm is blitzing. 2-8-CAR23 (3Q: 11:08) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to RB Doug Kanu for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Briel. Kanu gained 11 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR10 (3Q: 10:42) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to TE Carson Ward for 10 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Carolina was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. Cleveland 20, Carolina 14 |
| (3Q: 10:42) Extra point by Clifton Cortez was good. Cleveland 21, Carolina 14 |
| (3Q: 10:33) Clifton Cortez kicked off 71 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR20 (3Q: 10:33) Carlos Hyde ran around the left tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Wilson. Key block delivered by Michael Wasserman. |
| Carolina: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR41 (3Q: 09:48) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. DE Herman Carlson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CAR41 (3Q: 09:39) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. DT Brody Hodges drove right through Francisco Hardy to hurry the quarterback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CAR41 (3Q: 09:32) Geno Smith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-10-CAR41 (3Q: 09:22) Casey Herrmann punted 38 yards. Billy Zielinski called for a fair catch at the CLE21. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CLE21 (3Q: 09:12) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa, assisted by OLB Byron Lynn. Key block delivered by Cris Thomer. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-CLE11 (3Q: 09:04) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to RB Doug Kanu for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Briel. Kanu gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-CLE25 (3Q: 08:32) Josue Downey ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Tevin Nunez. Key block delivered by Brayden Lincoln. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 07:58) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Richard Beeson for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-CLE38 (3Q: 07:30) Josue Downey ran a draw inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett. Key block delivered by Ryan Tittle. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE46 (3Q: 06:59) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Clancy. DE DeMarcus Lawrence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE46 (3Q: 06:55) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Richard Beeson for 50 yards. Tackled by S Josue Logue. Beeson gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-CAR04 (3Q: 06:16) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Melvin McConnell, assisted by DT Tevin Nunez. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-CAR04 (3Q: 05:54) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-CAR05 (3Q: 05:30) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Cornell Clancy for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 27, Carolina 14 |
| (3Q: 05:30) Extra point by Clifton Cortez was good. Cleveland 28, Carolina 14 |
| (3Q: 05:23) Clifton Cortez kicked off 64 yards from the CLE35. Brandon Cooks returned the ball 22 yards to the CAR23. Tackled by Jesse Reeves. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR23 (3Q: 04:52) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. DT Albert Robertson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CAR23 (3Q: 04:46) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Seth Chu. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-CAR23 (3Q: 04:38) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Vallet. |
| 4-3-CAR30 (3Q: 04:12) Casey Herrmann punted 60 yards. Richard Beeson returned the kick 10 yards to the CLE20. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE07 (3Q: 04:05) Josue Downey ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Josue Logue. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-CLE10 (3Q: 03:35) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Darnell Arnold, assisted by S Chuck Pritchett. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-CLE10 (3Q: 03:10) Ryan Tannehill pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jesse Reeves. |
| 4-7-CLE10 (3Q: 03:02) Brett Sims punted 31 yards. Kelvin Hopper returned the kick 11 yards to the CLE30. Tackled by Collin Reilly. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 02:53) Carlos Hyde ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins, assisted by DE Preston Smith. Key block delivered by Francisco Hardy. |
| Carolina: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CLE24 (3Q: 02:29) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Carlos Hyde. DT Burt Perez blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-CLE24 (3Q: 02:23) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE17 (3Q: 02:04) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-CLE14 (3Q: 01:33) Geno Smith pass was intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr and was intercepted by CB Jason Verrett at the CLE07. The interception was returned 24 yards. Tackled by Zane Nichols. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm is blitzing. 1-10-CLE31 (3Q: 01:25) Josue Downey ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Coleman, assisted by OLB Dennis Crimm. Key block delivered by Johnny Sherman. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-CLE37 (3Q: 00:48) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Cornell Clancy for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Clancy gained 21 yards after the catch. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CAR36 (3Q: 00:18) Doug Kanu ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims, assisted by DT Tevin Nunez. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-CAR34 (4Q: 15:00) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mack Drieberg. CB Eugene Hamilton defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-CAR34 (4Q: 14:51) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to RB Doug Kanu for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa. Kanu gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| 4-8-CAR34 (4Q: 14:26) Brett Sims punted 34 yards. Touchback. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR20 (4Q: 14:21) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jamal Glenn. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-CAR21 (4Q: 13:57) Geno Smith scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Wilson. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-CAR27 (4Q: 13:30) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr. DE Herman Carlson blocked the pass. |
| 4-3-CAR27 (4Q: 13:26) Casey Herrmann punted 44 yards. Richard Beeson returned the kick 13 yards to the CLE42. Tackled by Carlos Hyde. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR A.J. Cann at the CLE42. |
| Carolina: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 13:17) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. DT Brody Hodges hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE42 (4Q: 13:07) Geno Smith pass completed to RB Carlos Hyde for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Vallet. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-14-CLE46 (4Q: 12:43) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Odell Beckham Jr. DT Albert Robertson blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-14-CLE46 (4Q: 12:33) Casey Herrmann punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 12:28) Josue Downey ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Eugene Hamilton, assisted by ILB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by Carson Ward. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-4-CLE26 (4Q: 11:46) Josue Downey ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Timothy Dromeshauser. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-2-CLE28 (4Q: 11:13) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Cornell Clancy for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block Below the Waist. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-CLE14 (4Q: 11:06) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Jesse Reeves for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm. Reeves gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE35 (4Q: 10:36) Doug Kanu ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Coleman. |
| Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Crimm and Logue are blitzing. 2-11-CLE34 (4Q: 10:06) Ryan Tannehill pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carson Ward. OLB Hardy Odumuyiwa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-CLE34 (4Q: 10:02) Ryan Tannehill pass completed to WR Richard Beeson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett, assisted by S Devonte Buchanan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-CLE38 (4Q: 09:36) Brett Sims punted 36 yards. Trevor Briel returned the kick 6 yards to the CAR32. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR14 (4Q: 09:28) Carlos Hyde ran outside the right tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by S Landon Collins. Key block delivered by Donnie Wile. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CAR30 (4Q: 08:45) Carlos Hyde ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Alejandro Hines, assisted by S Billy Zielinski. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-CAR31 (4Q: 08:02) Carlos Hyde ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Albert Robertson. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-CAR31 (4Q: 07:23) Geno Smith pass was dropped by WR Odell Beckham Jr. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. PENALTY: Carolina was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined. Carolina's Donnie Wile was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury. |
| 4-9-CAR31 (4Q: 07:16) Casey Herrmann punted 40 yards. Richard Beeson returned the kick 8 yards to the CLE37. Tackled by Carlos Hyde. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-CLE37 (4Q: 07:09) Josue Downey ran around right end for -6 yards. Tackled by CB Todd Coleman, assisted by ILB Jordan Herndon. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-16-CLE31 (4Q: 06:26) Doug Kanu ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Todd Coleman. |
| Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CLE37 (4Q: 05:53) Doug Kanu ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by DT Tevin Nunez. |
| 4-10-CLE37 (4Q: 05:09) Brett Sims punted 42 yards. Trevor Briel returned the kick 8 yards to the CAR29. Tackled by Doug Kanu. Ball was fumbled and recovered by CAR Rex Makielski at the CAR29. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CAR29 (4Q: 04:59) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Zane Nichols for 34 yards. Tackled by CB Charles Baruffi. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Nichols gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE37 (4Q: 04:32) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. DE Jeff Hatcher hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-CLE37 (4Q: 04:24) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Brandon Cooks for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Vallet. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 04:02) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Odell Beckham Jr for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Clifton Vallet. Beckham Jr gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-3-CLE03 (4Q: 03:35) Geno Smith pass completed to WR Seth Chu for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Chu gained 1 yard after the catch. Cleveland 28, Carolina 20 |
| (4Q: 03:35) Extra point by Branden Melancon was good. Cleveland 28, Carolina 21 |
| (4Q: 03:28) Branden Melancon kicked off 70 yards from the CAR35. Touchback. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 03:28) Josue Downey ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-20-CLE10 (4Q: 03:22) Josue Downey ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Byron Sims. |
| Cleveland: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-17-CLE13 (4Q: 02:35) Josue Downey ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S Josue Logue, assisted by ILB Jordan Herndon. |
| Carolina called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-16-CLE14 (4Q: 02:24) Doug Kanu ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tevin Nunez, assisted by DE DeMarcus Lawrence. |
| Carolina called a time out. |
| 4-15-CLE15 (4Q: 02:12) Brett Sims punted 42 yards. Trevor Briel called for a fair catch at the CAR43. PENALTY: Carolina was called for Roughing the Kicker. |
| Cleveland: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CLE30 (4Q: 02:01) Cornell Clancy ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Chuck Pritchett, assisted by S Josue Logue. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-11-CLE29 (4Q: 01:54) Doug Kanu ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dennis Crimm, assisted by ILB Jordan Herndon. |
| Carolina called a time out. |
| Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-9-CLE31 (4Q: 01:47) Doug Kanu ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tevin Nunez, assisted by DE DeMarcus Lawrence. |
| 4-8-CLE32 (4Q: 01:02) Brett Sims punted 42 yards. Trevor Briel returned the kick 13 yards to the CAR39. Tackled by Robbie Fauntleroy. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-CAR39 (4Q: 00:51) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. OLB Malcolm Wilson defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-CAR39 (4Q: 00:43) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Kody Coles. DT Albert Robertson defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Carolina: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-CAR39 (4Q: 00:35) Geno Smith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Cooks. DE Preston Smith hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Carolina: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-10-CAR39 (4Q: 00:24) Geno Smith pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Tyler Eifert. DE Herman Carlson blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Cleveland: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-CAR39 (4Q: 00:18) Ryan Tannehill dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 28, Carolina Panthers 21 |