| Played in New England, MA, weather: 37 degrees, rain, 3 mph wind. |
| New England won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamont Martin kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Stephen Evans returned the ball 29 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Chad Webb. |
1-10-NED28 (1Q: 14:27) Russell Collazo ran outside the right tackle for 36 yards. Tackled by S James Sample. Key block delivered by Steve Tate.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 13:54) Robert Dillon ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB It's Not a Toma.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | --- | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-HOU32 (1Q: 13:27) Steven Strickland sacked by ILB Peter Hitchcock for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Warren Booker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| --- | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-HOU37 (1Q: 12:59) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Dale Tanner for 20 yards. Tackled by S James Sample, assisted by OLB Byron Sims. Tanner gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU17 (1Q: 12:25) Steven Strickland pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Leslie Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU17 (1Q: 12:21) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Andres Gaudino for 4 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 3-6-HOU13 (1Q: 11:49) PENALTY: DE Yannick Ngakoue of Houston was called for Encroachment. |
3-1-HOU08 (1Q: 11:43) Steven Strickland pass completed to FB Gilbert Tudor for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tudor gained 7 yards after the catch. New England 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Goal Line Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | TE G.Tudor | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | SILB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WILB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | WLB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | LCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | RCB J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
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| (1Q: 11:43) Extra point by Francisco Howland was good. New England 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 11:35) Francisco Howland kicked off 61 yards from the NED35. Earl Wesson returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU22. Tackled by Reuben Hopper. |
1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 11:00) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Jimmy Halela for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Antonio Tubbs. Halela gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Hibbard | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Tremble | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-HOU28 (1Q: 10:23) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to FB Gregory Schwartz for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Basham, assisted by OLB Darius Shepherd.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Schwartz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Moen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-HOU31 (1Q: 10:03) The General Grant ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Kody Shea.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE B.James | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB W.Sullivan | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB K.Shea | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-HOU29 (1Q: 09:23) Richard Dorsey punted 51 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 12 yards to the NED32. Tackled by Winfred Lange. |
1-10-NED32 (1Q: 09:12) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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2-14-NED28 (1Q: 08:37) Robert Dillon ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock, assisted by OLB It's Not a Toma.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-13-NED29 (1Q: 07:55) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 16 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Babinchak. Hooper gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED45 (1Q: 07:26) Robert Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-NED45 (1Q: 06:48) Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 32 yards. Tackled by CB Shane Willis.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU23 (1Q: 06:08) Russell Collazo ran around left end for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by R.J. Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 05:28) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Philip Babinchak. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 04:47) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Leslie Wynn for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 13, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 04:47) Extra point by Francisco Howland was good. New England 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 04:41) Francisco Howland kicked off 63 yards from the NED35. Earl Wesson returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Cameron Heise. |
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 04:18) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Winfred Lange for 9 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Keyes. Lange gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-1-HOU29 (1Q: 03:54) The General Grant ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Upchurch. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | --- | | FB G.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 03:24) The General Grant ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Upchurch, assisted by OLB Bo James. Key block delivered by Corbin Myre. PENALTY: RB C.J. Grant of Houston was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-15-HOU32 (1Q: 03:18) C.J. Grant ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford. Key block delivered by Buddy Brandon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | --- | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU39 (1Q: 02:43) Winfred Lange ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Grady Rodriguez. PENALTY: T Giovanni Blake of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-18-HOU29 (1Q: 02:37) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 17 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Renaldo Jefferson. Preston gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB B.James | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
| 3-1-HOU46 (1Q: 02:08) PENALTY: G Buddy Brandon of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-6-HOU41 (1Q: 02:02) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB C.J. Grant. DE Grady Rodriguez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU41 (1Q: 01:55) Richard Dorsey punted 34 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 9 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Scottie Jefferson. Houston's Winfred Lange was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-NED34 (1Q: 01:47) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Andres Gaudino for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Gaudino gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-NED41 (1Q: 01:10) Russell Collazo ran a draw inside the left guard for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Goodwin. Key block delivered by G Booker.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 00:37) Russell Collazo ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S James Sample. Key block delivered by Barry Fredrickson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU27 (1Q: 00:03) Andres Gaudino ran a reverse around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock, assisted by OLB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by Thurman Kerr. PENALTY: G Steve Tate of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | TE H.Edelstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo |
| +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
2-14-HOU37 (2Q: 15:00) Russell Collazo ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-HOU35 (2Q: 14:34) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Kristopher Hanks, assisted by S Arnie Bernard.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 14:07) Russell Collazo ran a draw inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU18 (2Q: 13:27) Steven Strickland sacked by ILB Peter Hitchcock for a loss of 6 yards. Hitchcock ran right past Steve Tate and knocked down the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Hooper | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-14-HOU24 (2Q: 12:47) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to RB Russell Collazo for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Terry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Collazo gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-HOU17 (2Q: 12:07) Francisco Howland attempted a 34 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 11:59) Francisco Howland kicked off 66 yards from the NED35. Mo Preston returned the ball 26 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Antonio Tubbs. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 11:40) Winfred Lange ran inside the left guard for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady, assisted by S Cameron Heise. Key block delivered by Corbin Myre.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | --- | | TE G.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Moen |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 11:11) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB The General Grant. DE Daryl Barker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (2Q: 11:04) C.J. Grant ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 3-3-HOU44 (2Q: 10:26) PENALTY: C Corbin Myre of Houston was called for a False Start. |
3-8-HOU39 (2Q: 10:21) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB C.J. Grant. S Renaldo Jefferson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Schwartz | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB F.Moen | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-HOU39 (2Q: 10:16) Richard Dorsey punted 42 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 7 yards to the NED26. Tackled by Brett Zubillaga. |
1-10-NED26 (2Q: 10:05) Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 19 yards. Tackled by S Artie Garrett. Hooper gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: S Arnie Bernard of Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED45 (2Q: 09:56) Steven Strickland pass completed to RB Robert Dillon for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Dillon gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Tudor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | FB L.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Bump and Run | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU48 (2Q: 09:30) Stephen Evans ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims, assisted by CB Shane Willis. Key block delivered by Thurman Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT D.Seitz | In Box | --- | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE Y.Ngakoue | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | --- | | RB S.Evans | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 08:50) PENALTY: G Barry Fredrickson of New England was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU41 (2Q: 08:45) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Ricksecker. OLB Jonathan Toma hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB S.Jefferson | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU41 (2Q: 08:40) Robert Dillon ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jonathan Toma.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-HOU40 (2Q: 08:05) Steven Strickland pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Andres Gaudino. DE Harvey Handley blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WILB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-HOU40 (2Q: 08:00) Mitchell Dielman punted 39 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU01. |
1-10-HOU01 (2Q: 07:53) The General Grant ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo James.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | --- | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU05 (2Q: 07:26) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford, assisted by OLB Bo James. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU11 (2Q: 06:45) The General Grant ran inside the right tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Keyes, assisted by S Renaldo Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | --- | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-HOU08 (2Q: 06:07) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB C.J. Grant for 6 yards. Tackled by S Jacob Basham. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Jimmy Halela on the HOU14.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Grant | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB K.Shea | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | --- |
|
3-7-HOU14 (2Q: 05:44) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for 37 yards. Tackled by S Cameron Heise. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hibbard gained 26 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED49 (2Q: 05:02) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Reuben Hopper, assisted by OLB Darius Shepherd. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Preston gained 12 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Zubillaga | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED31 (2Q: 04:43) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Rod Horton for 5 yards. Tackled by S Renaldo Jefferson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Double SLOT | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-NED26 (2Q: 04:22) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Jimmy Halela for 9 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Upchurch. Halela gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Hibbard | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT I.Tremble | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | --- | | TE J.Halela | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Spy on QB | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED17 (2Q: 04:03) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Rod Horton for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Josue Cochrane.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Man-to-Man | --- | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-NED18 (2Q: 03:42) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB C.J. Grant for 5 yards. Tackled by S Renaldo Jefferson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-NED13 (2Q: 03:18) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Cameron Heise. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
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1-3-NED03 (2Q: 02:53) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Wesson. DE George Lowe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB K.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-3-NED03 (2Q: 02:48) Roman Steinmetz pass was dropped by TE Rod Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-3-NED03 (2Q: 02:41) C.J. Grant ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Corbin Myre. New England 17, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | --- | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Shea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 02:41) Extra point by Lamont Martin was good. New England 17, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 02:30) Lamont Martin kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (2Q: 02:30) Russell Collazo ran inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Peter Hitchcock. Key block delivered by R.J. Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-NED42 (2Q: 02:00) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Ricksecker. DT Philip Babinchak defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: T Warren Booker of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-NED32 (2Q: 01:54) Robert Dillon ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. OLB Byron Sims knocked down R.J. Tutjer to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| --- | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-20-NED32 (2Q: 01:19) Russell Collazo ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Artie Garrett. Collazo slipped a little on the wet field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-18-NED34 (2Q: 00:52) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Ricksecker. OLB Byron Sims defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G R.J. Tutjer of New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB A.Garrett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS G.Wilson | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-18-NED34 (2Q: 00:45) Mitchell Dielman punted 54 yards. Artie Garrett returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Barry Fredrickson. |
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 00:34) Winfred Lange ran a draw inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford, assisted by CB Josue Cochrane. Key block delivered by Chad Webb.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS E.Flowers | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 00:11) Winfred Lange ran a trap outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford, assisted by DE George Lowe. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | WLB B.James | Spy | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU42 (2Q: 00:02) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Preston. OLB Bo James hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | 3tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Francisco Howland kicked off 74 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 15:00) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jimmy Halela. DE Antonio Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU25 (3Q: 14:56) C.J. Grant ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE George Lowe, assisted by DT Emmett Flowers. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | --- | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE E.Flowers | In Box | --- | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | Spy | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 14:22) Gregory Schwartz ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford, assisted by OLB Bo James. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 13:49) Winfred Lange ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | --- | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU49 (3Q: 13:24) Winfred Lange ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE George Lowe.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Grant |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-NED48 (3Q: 12:47) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB C.J. Grant for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Antonio Tubbs, assisted by S Cameron Heise.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB D.Shepherd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED37 (3Q: 12:17) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Jimmy Halela for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cameron Heise. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Halela gained 13 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Deep Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED16 (3Q: 11:30) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo James.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-NED16 (3Q: 10:56) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB C.J. Grant. DT Emmett Flowers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-NED16 (3Q: 10:52) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.James | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB K.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-NED07 (3Q: 10:05) Lamont Martin attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. New England 17, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 09:57) Lamont Martin kicked off 63 yards from the HOU35. Stephen Evans returned the ball 23 yards to the NED25. Tackled by Chad Webb. |
1-10-NED25 (3Q: 09:37) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Drew Seitz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | --- | | RB R.Dillon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-NED31 (3Q: 08:53) Robert Dillon ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Artie Garrett. Key block delivered by Barry Fredrickson. Houston's Harvey Handley was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Spy | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-NED35 (3Q: 08:13) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 9 yards. Tackled by S James Sample. Ricksecker gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-NED44 (3Q: 07:43) Robert Dillon ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S James Sample. PENALTY: G Barry Fredrickson of New England was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-NED34 (3Q: 07:32) Steven Strickland pass was dropped by TE Leslie Wynn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Apotsos | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB G.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-NED34 (3Q: 07:25) Steven Strickland pass completed to RB Russell Collazo for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Chuck Terry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED37 (3Q: 07:00) Mitchell Dielman punted 52 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU11. |
| 1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 06:51) PENALTY: TE Rod Horton of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU06 (3Q: 06:44) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Preston. DE Antonio Tubbs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB C.Heise | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU06 (3Q: 06:34) C.J. Grant ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford, assisted by CB Dana Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU16 (3Q: 06:08) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Jimmy Halela for 37 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Reuben Hopper. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Buddy Brandon of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB K.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Double X(SE) | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-HOU08 (3Q: 05:49) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Greg Hibbard. S Renaldo Jefferson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-HOU08 (3Q: 05:41) Richard Dorsey punted 48 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 6 yards to the NED50. PENALTY: OLB Darius Shepherd of New England was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-NED39 (3Q: 05:31) Russell Collazo ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Drew Seitz, assisted by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | --- | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-NED41 (3Q: 04:46) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andres Gaudino. ILB Peter Hitchcock defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-NED41 (3Q: 04:39) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Protect | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | --- | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Short Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-8-NED41 (3Q: 04:04) Mitchell Dielman punted 50 yards. Mrs. Garrett returned the kick 0 yards to the HOU09. Tackled by Antonio Tubbs. |
1-10-HOU09 (3Q: 03:57) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Tampa-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Grant | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Deep Zone | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU08 (3Q: 03:35) C.J. Grant ran outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo James, assisted by ILB Antoine Brady. Key block delivered by Chad Webb.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU19 (3Q: 02:50) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Winfred Lange for 11 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Keyes, assisted by S Jacob Basham.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB C.Grant | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 02:14) C.J. Grant ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Renaldo Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | --- | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU31 (3Q: 01:41) C.J. Grant ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Emmett Flowers, assisted by DT Ernest Stafford.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU35 (3Q: 01:00) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Earl Wesson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Cameron Heise. Wesson gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED44 (3Q: 00:30) The General Grant ran around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Renaldo Jefferson. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-2-NED36 (4Q: 15:00) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Mo Preston for 16 yards. Tackled by S Harvey Keyes, assisted by CB Josue Cochrane. Preston gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-NED20 (4Q: 14:32) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady, assisted by OLB Bo James.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-NED18 (4Q: 14:10) C.J. Grant ran around right end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Ernest Stafford. Key block delivered by Buddy Brandon.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | WLB B.James | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-8-NED08 (4Q: 13:36) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Brett Zubillaga for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 17, Houston 16
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | TE B.Zubillaga | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | --- | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (4Q: 13:36) Extra point by Lamont Martin was good. New England 17, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 13:29) Lamont Martin kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 13:29) Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED35 (4Q: 12:50) Stephen Evans ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Babinchak, assisted by S James Sample.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | --- | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | WLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | In Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-NED37 (4Q: 12:22) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andres Gaudino. OLB Byron Sims drove right through Steve Tate to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-NED37 (4Q: 12:15) Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 14 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by S Artie Garrett. Hooper gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 11:51) Robert Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Shane Willis, assisted by OLB Byron Sims.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-HOU48 (4Q: 11:28) Steven Strickland pass was dropped by FB Gilbert Tudor.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE H.Edelstein | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE G.Tudor | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB L.Wynn | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU48 (4Q: 11:24) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Tanner. OLB Byron Sims hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's James Sample was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| --- | RCB C.Terry | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU48 (4Q: 11:14) Mitchell Dielman punted 44 yards. Artie Garrett returned the kick -1 yards to the HOU03. Tackled by Stephen Evans. |
1-10-HOU03 (4Q: 11:04) Winfred Lange ran around left end for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady. Key block delivered by Chad Webb.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | TE R.Horton |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Grant |
| +++ | RDE E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Shea | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Spy | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 10:22) Winfred Lange ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Antoine Brady. Key block delivered by Buddy Brandon.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| --- | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Schwartz |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | In Box | +++ | | FB F.Moen |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-HOU40 (4Q: 09:57) C.J. Grant ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo James.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard |
| +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Ball Carrier | +++ | MLB A.Brady | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz |
| --- | WLB B.James | In Box | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB J.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-HOU39 (4Q: 09:18) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Wesson. DE George Lowe hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE B.James | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB K.Shea | Short Zone | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS H.Keyes | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-HOU39 (4Q: 09:11) Richard Dorsey punted 40 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 3 yards to the NED24. Tackled by Brett Zubillaga. |
1-10-NED24 (4Q: 09:03) Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Austin Hooper for 8 yards. Tackled by S Arnie Bernard, assisted by CB Kristopher Hanks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | --- | | FB A.Hooper | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-2-NED32 (4Q: 08:23) Robert Dillon ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Drew Seitz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB C.Terry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-NED31 (4Q: 07:49) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to TE Leslie Wynn for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Scottie Jefferson, assisted by CB Kristopher Hanks. Wynn gained 7 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | --- | | TE L.Wynn | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-NED47 (4Q: 07:16) Stephen Evans ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S James Sample, assisted by ILB Scottie Jefferson. ILB Peter Hitchcock knocked down Barry Fredrickson to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | --- | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | --- | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| --- | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-NED50 (4Q: 06:37) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Shane Ricksecker. S James Sample defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE H.Handley | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| --- | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-NED50 (4Q: 06:31) Steven Strickland pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leslie Wynn. DT Drew Seitz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT J.Chryplewicz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE P.Hitchcock | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB G.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB K.Hanks | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-NED50 (4Q: 06:27) Mitchell Dielman punted 35 yards. Mrs. Garrett returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU24. PENALTY: FB Gregory Schwartz of Houston was called for an Illegal Low Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 06:19) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Rod Horton for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Dana Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-HOU20 (4Q: 05:55) Winfred Lange ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Daryl Barker. Key block delivered by Buddy Brandon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston |
| +++ | 1tcDT G.Lowe | In Box | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga |
| +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson |
| +++ | RDE D.Barker | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Ball Carrier | +++ | SLB K.Shea | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Halela |
| +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | In Box | --- | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Out of Box | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Out of Box | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 05:32) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to WR Greg Hibbard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bo James, assisted by ILB Antoine Brady.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | --- | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB R.Hopper | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-11-HOU22 (4Q: 04:53) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Winfred Lange. S Renaldo Jefferson defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE J.Halela | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 1tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Shepherd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB G.Schwartz | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | WLB H.Keyes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | RCB C.Heise | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS K.Shea | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-HOU22 (4Q: 04:48) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Greg Hibbard. ILB Weston Sullivan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Protect | +++ | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Protect | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.James | Short Zone | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB D.Shepherd | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS E.Flowers | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU22 (4Q: 04:39) Richard Dorsey punted 47 yards. Dale Tanner returned the kick 8 yards to the NED39. Tackled by Brett Zubillaga. |
1-10-NED39 (4Q: 04:31) Steven Strickland pass completed to RB Robert Dillon for 12 yards. Tackled by S Mrs. Garrett. Dillon gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB G.Wilson | Spy on QB | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 04:04) Robert Dillon ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by Steve Tate. New England's R.J. Tutjer was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE H.Handley | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG R.Tutjer |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | --- |
|
2-2-HOU41 (4Q: 03:39) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Tommy Buchanan.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Sims | Short Zone | +++ | | FB G.Tudor | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | --- | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 03:17) Steven Strickland scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Artie Garrett.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Toma | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Sims | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | RCB G.Wilson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| --- | NB K.Hanks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-HOU30 (4Q: 02:55) Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Kenny Apotsos for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Goodwin. Apotsos gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Protect | +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT K.Apotsos | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB G.Wilson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | NB J.Goodwin | Short Zone | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | DB S.Willis | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-2-HOU02 (4Q: 02:32) Play-Action. Steven Strickland pass completed to WR Shane Ricksecker for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! New England 23, Houston 17
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE Y.Ngakoue | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT D.Seitz | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE L.Wynn | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE P.Babinchak | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Handley | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Jefferson | Short Zone | +++ | | TE A.Hooper | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB B.Sims | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB G.Wilson | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | LCB J.Goodwin | Bump and Run | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB C.Terry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS A.Bernard | Deep Zone | --- | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 02:32) Extra point by Francisco Howland was good. New England 24, Houston 17 |
| (4Q: 02:26) Francisco Howland kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (4Q: 02:26) Roman Steinmetz pass completed to TE Brett Zubillaga for 10 yards. Tackled by S Braxton Upchurch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE B.Zubillaga | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) G.Hibbard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB W.Lange | Protect | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 02:06) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Preston. DE Daryl Barker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| --- | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS B.Upchurch | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| --- | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:58) Roman Steinmetz pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mo Preston. DT Emmett Flowers drove right through Buddy Brandon to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | 1tcDT E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 3tcDT G.Lowe | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB A.Brady | Man-to-Man | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.James | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS B.Upchurch | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:51) Play-Action. Roman Steinmetz pass completed to RB Francisco Moen for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dana Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Hibbard | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | 1tcDT A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Preston | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | 3tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) M.Francis | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Flowers | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT F.Moen | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | LCB R.Jefferson | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT G.Blake |
| +++ | RCB D.Bernstein | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | NB J.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| +++ | DB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| +++ | SS C.Heise | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS H.Keyes | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-4-HOU41 (4Q: 01:44) Roman Steinmetz pass was intended for TE Rod Horton and was intercepted by S Renaldo Jefferson at the NED50. Tackled by Rod Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | 43 Under, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB R.Steinmetz |
| *** | LDE A.Tubbs | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) M.Preston | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | 1tcDT E.Stafford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.Horton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | 3tcDT G.Rodriguez | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) E.Wesson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Barker | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB C.Grant | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | MLB W.Sullivan | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT G.Hibbard | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.James | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT G.Blake |
| --- | LCB R.Jefferson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG X.Su'a-Filo |
| +++ | RCB R.Hopper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C C.Myre |
| --- | NB D.Shepherd | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Brandon |
| --- | SS E.Flowers | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT C.Webb |
| +++ | FS J.Basham | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-NED50 (4Q: 01:32) Russell Collazo ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jalen Goodwin.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | TE A.Hooper |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| --- | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | LCB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Houston called a time out. |
2-11-NED49 (4Q: 01:24) Russell Collazo ran outside the right tackle for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Byron Sims. Key block delivered by Thurman Kerr.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | --- | | RB R.Collazo | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | FB G.Tudor |
| +++ | WILB T.Buchanan | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | WLB J.Goodwin | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | RCB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Bernard | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:16) Robert Dillon ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Artie Garrett, assisted by DT Drew Seitz.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Dillon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | RCB T.Geffen | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:06) Stephen Evans ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Philip Babinchak, assisted by DT Drew Seitz.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | 34 Eagle, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Strickland |
| *** | LDE D.Seitz | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Ricksecker |
| +++ | 1tcDT P.Babinchak | In Box | +++ | | TE L.Wynn |
| +++ | RDE J.Toma | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Gaudino |
| +++ | SLB S.Jefferson | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Evans | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Sims | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Tanner |
| +++ | WLB P.Hitchcock | In Box | +++ | | LT W.Booker |
| +++ | LCB S.Willis | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Worcester |
| +++ | RCB A.Garrett | Out of Box | +++ | | C T.Kerr |
| +++ | NB K.Hanks | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Fredrickson |
| +++ | SS G.Wilson | Out of Box | +++ | | RT S.Tate |
| +++ | FS J.Sample | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-8-HOU29 (4Q: 00:20) Steven Strickland dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: New England Patriots 24, Houston Texans 17 |