| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 90 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Cleveland won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Lamont Martin kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 15:00) Justin Gatewood ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Blades, assisted by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CLE27 (1Q: 14:33) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Lee Riffle for 41 yards. Tackled by S Amos Blair. Riffle gained 35 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 13:56) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Rondell Green for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Pancake, assisted by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU22 (1Q: 13:10) Devan Matthews ran around left end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington, assisted by S Amos Blair. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-HOU15 (1Q: 12:31) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Rondell Green for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Gary Riner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-6-HOU06 (1Q: 11:47) Devan Matthews ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Blades.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-4-HOU04 (1Q: 11:04) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Pancake.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-HOU05 (1Q: 10:35) Evan Mardling scrambled for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 6, Houston 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:35) Extra point by Britt Edmunds was good. Cleveland 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 10:23) Britt Edmunds kicked off 61 yards from the CLE35. Rufus Shepherd returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU24. Tackled by Wally Nogas. |
1-10-HOU24 (1Q: 09:47) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 36 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dean Wittich. Hennessee gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 09:18) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Joe Wilkins for 15 yards. Tackled by S Winston Everett. Wilkins gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 08:40) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DE Cary Rupert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE25 (1Q: 08:35) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 10 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley. Howe gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Leo Morton of Cleveland was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CLE15 (1Q: 08:24) Hayden Bryner ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Edmunds. Key block delivered by Bob Juedes.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | --- | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT S.Piotte | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-3-CLE03 (1Q: 07:49) Hayden Bryner ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Teddy Gitler.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-CLE02 (1Q: 07:08) Hayden Bryner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Nate Ned. Cleveland 7, Houston 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT S.Piotte | In Box | --- | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB J.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Washington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Geary |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB D.Edmunds | In Box | --- | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB B.Fuller | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB G.Webb | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS K.Kennedy | Out of Box | --- | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 07:08) Extra point by Lamont Martin was good. Houston 7, Cleveland 7 |
| (1Q: 07:02) Lamont Martin kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE25 (1Q: 07:02) Justin Gatewood ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | --- | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-CLE32 (1Q: 06:34) Devan Matthews ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Young. Key block delivered by Terrance Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | --- | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE39 (1Q: 05:55) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carlos Patterson for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Pancake.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-11-CLE38 (1Q: 05:28) Devan Matthews ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Blades. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-CLE47 (1Q: 04:56) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR O.J. Carr for 12 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner. Carr gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Gore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB T.Kisbany | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB R.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB K.Pancake | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 04:33) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Riffle. DE Rufus Grisso drove right through Terrance Stuart to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU41 (1Q: 04:26) Evan Mardling pass completed to RB Devan Matthews for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Young. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE O.J. Carr on the HOU40.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU40 (1Q: 03:49) Play-Action. Evan Mardling pass completed to RB Justin Gatewood for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Blades. Gatewood gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 03:19) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Young, assisted by DE Taylor Kisbany. Key block delivered by Kent Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-4-HOU04 (1Q: 02:39) Justin Gatewood ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso, assisted by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 02:03) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Amos Blair.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-HOU02 (1Q: 01:22) Play-Action. Evan Mardling sacked by DT Alvin Young for a loss of 7 yards. Young simply blew through Kent Phillips to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT D.Boothe | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB W.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | WLB D.Gore | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | LCB T.Kisbany | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB R.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-HOU09 (1Q: 00:59) Britt Edmunds attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 10, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 00:52) Britt Edmunds kicked off 69 yards from the CLE35. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 00:52) Hayden Bryner ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley, assisted by OLB Brenden Fuller. Key block delivered by Drake Robbins.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Valdez |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | --- | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-4-HOU31 (1Q: 00:25) Brian Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR J.J. Hennessee.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU31 (1Q: 00:18) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 28 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Dittoe. Howe gained 22 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 15:00) Hayden Bryner ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Wally Nogas, assisted by ILB Dustin Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Valdez |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-CLE40 (2Q: 14:36) Brian Bernard pass was intended for WR Hayden Howe and was intercepted by S Perry Whitley at the CLE31. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Hayden Howe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 14:24) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Young.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-CLE44 (2Q: 13:46) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carlos Patterson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Amos Blair, assisted by OLB Jay Blades.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE49 (2Q: 13:09) Evan Mardling pass was dropped by WR Lee Riffle.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| --- | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE49 (2Q: 12:56) Rod Flowers punted 38 yards. Brett Weber called for a fair catch at the HOU13. |
1-10-HOU13 (2Q: 12:48) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 3 yards. Tackled by S Zack Taylor. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU16 (2Q: 12:21) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.J. Hennessee. CB Zack Johannsen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Bob Juedes of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB R.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU08 (2Q: 12:10) Hayden Bryner ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Edmunds, assisted by DT Kyle Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-8-HOU15 (2Q: 11:42) Brian Bernard sacked by S Winston Everett for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Bob Juedes.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT D.McKelvey | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU12 (2Q: 10:57) Edwin Ogden punted 46 yards. Winston Everett called for a fair catch at the CLE42. |
1-10-CLE42 (2Q: 10:49) Justin Gatewood ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Amos Blair. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani. Cerasani ran over Kaden Pancake to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | --- | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-HOU50 (2Q: 10:14) O.J. Carr ran a reverse around left end for -4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington, assisted by CB Devante Morton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| --- | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Ball Carrier | --- | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews |
| +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-6-CLE46 (2Q: 09:49) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Lee Riffle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington. PENALTY: WR Lee Riffle of Cleveland was called for an Illegal Formation.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-CLE41 (2Q: 09:38) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Lee Riffle for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington, assisted by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-2-HOU50 (2Q: 09:12) Devan Matthews ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Gary Riner, assisted by S Amos Blair. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE W.Newman | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB D.Gore | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB T.Kisbany | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB R.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 09:06) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DT Teddy Gitler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU49 (2Q: 08:59) Hayden Bryner ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Teddy Gitler, assisted by DT Kyle Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Valdez |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB R.Shelton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-CLE45 (2Q: 08:17) Brian Bernard pass was intended for TE Eric Valdez and was intercepted by CB Zack Johannsen at the CLE13. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Eric Valdez.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB R.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE18 (2Q: 08:04) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carlos Patterson for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Pancake.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Webster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-7-CLE21 (2Q: 07:30) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Green. OLB Derrick Gore hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-CLE21 (2Q: 07:26) Evan Mardling pass was dropped by TE Carlos Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Webster | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE21 (2Q: 07:20) Rod Flowers punted 48 yards. Brett Weber called for a fair catch at the HOU31. |
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 07:10) Hayden Bryner ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Leo Morton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| --- | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Valdez |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU34 (2Q: 06:34) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Valdez. OLB Brenden Fuller simply tossed Hayden Bryner aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | --- | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-7-HOU34 (2Q: 06:27) Brian Bernard sacked by DE Jonathan Gunn for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Bob Juedes. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bob Juedes on the HOU30.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Weber | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | NB K.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-HOU30 (2Q: 05:53) Edwin Ogden punted 42 yards. Winston Everett returned the kick 17 yards to the CLE45. Tackled by Alan Geary. |
1-10-CLE45 (2Q: 05:45) Evan Mardling pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rondell Green. CB Kaden Pancake blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE45 (2Q: 05:41) Devan Matthews ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner, assisted by OLB Derrick Gore. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 05:01) Devan Matthews ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso, assisted by DT Alvin Young. Key block delivered by Axel Webster. Webster flattened Jay Blades to ensure the play's success.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | --- | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | --- | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-HOU36 (2Q: 04:17) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carlos Patterson. OLB Jay Blades simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. PENALTY: OLB Derrick Gore of Houston was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 04:11) Justin Gatewood ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington, assisted by S Amos Blair. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Justin Gatewood to the HOU28.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-HOU28 (2Q: 03:35) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carlos Patterson for 1 yard. Tackled by S Johnathan Desimone.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-HOU27 (2Q: 03:19) Play-Action. Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carlos Patterson. S Gary Riner defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Webster | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-HOU27 (2Q: 03:12) Britt Edmunds attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 13, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 03:04) Britt Edmunds kicked off 44 yards from the CLE35. Brett Weber returned the ball 17 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Wally Nogas. |
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 02:30) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Joe Wilkins for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Rickey Shelton, assisted by CB Zack Johannsen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB R.Shelton | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CLE42 (2Q: 02:00) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DT Teddy Gitler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE42 (2Q: 01:56) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by TE Eric Valdez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE42 (2Q: 01:50) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Valdez. DE Jonathan Gunn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE42 (2Q: 01:38) Edwin Ogden punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE06. |
1-10-CLE06 (2Q: 01:27) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for 28 yards. Tackled by ILB Sebastian Ellington. O'Neill gained 27 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE34 (2Q: 00:54) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Lee Riffle for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Jay Blades, assisted by DT Alvin Young. Riffle gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Double X(SE) | --- | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
1-10-CLE46 (2Q: 00:45) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for 5 yards. Tackled by S Johnathan Desimone. O'Neill gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
2-5-HOU49 (2Q: 00:36) Play-Action. Evan Mardling pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carlos Patterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Double TE | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Webster | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU49 (2Q: 00:30) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for -1 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner. O'Neill gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Deep Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cleveland called a time out. |
| 4-6-HOU50 (2Q: 00:22) Rod Flowers punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:17) Brian Bernard dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Britt Edmunds kicked off 58 yards from the CLE35. Brett Weber returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Rondell Green. |
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 14:41) Brian Bernard pass completed to TE Eric Valdez for 9 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: G Nate Ned of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Weber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | --- | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-20-HOU15 (3Q: 14:30) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Joe Wilkins for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Zack Johannsen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Wilkins gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-9-HOU26 (3Q: 13:52) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DE Jonathan Gunn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | DB G.Laxton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-HOU26 (3Q: 13:45) Brian Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. PENALTY: QB Brian Bernard of Houston was called for Intentional Grounding.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB G.Webb | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-28-HOU07 (3Q: 13:36) Edwin Ogden punted 31 yards. Winston Everett called for a fair catch at the HOU38. |
1-10-HOU38 (3Q: 13:29) Justin Gatewood ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Gore.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | --- | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-HOU36 (3Q: 12:54) Evan Mardling sacked by ILB Sebastian Ellington for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Kent Phillips.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB W.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| --- | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-HOU44 (3Q: 12:08) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for 9 yards. Tackled by S Johnathan Desimone.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Patterson | Protect | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | FB A.Webster | Protect | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | --- | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 4-7-HOU35 (3Q: 11:29) Britt Edmunds attempted a 52 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 16, Houston 7 |
| (3Q: 11:21) Britt Edmunds kicked off 53 yards from the CLE35. Rufus Shepherd returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Devan Matthews. |
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 10:58) Brian Bernard pass completed to TE Warren Meyer for 9 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley, assisted by S Zack Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-HOU36 (3Q: 10:24) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Cary Rupert. Hennessee gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Double Z(FL) | --- | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 09:56) PENALTY: QB Brian Bernard of Houston was called for a False Start. |
1-15-HOU44 (3Q: 09:51) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Wittich. Howe gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Double Z(FL) | --- | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | --- |
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2-3-CLE44 (3Q: 09:29) Hayden Bryner ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Zack Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE C.Rupert | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Geary |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-CLE45 (3Q: 08:55) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brett Weber. DT Teddy Gitler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: C Drake Robbins of Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB G.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-CLE45 (3Q: 08:51) Edwin Ogden punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 08:46) Play-Action. Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lee Riffle. DE Rufus Grisso hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE20 (3Q: 08:40) Evan Mardling pass completed to TE Carson O'Neill for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Taylor Kisbany, assisted by CB Steve Stargell. O'Neill gained 6 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CLE28 (3Q: 08:03) Evan Mardling pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR O.J. Carr. DE Rufus Grisso blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Newman | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Gore | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB T.Kisbany | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB R.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB K.Pancake | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CLE28 (3Q: 07:58) Rod Flowers punted 50 yards. Brett Weber returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Carson O'Neill. |
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 07:48) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by WR J.J. Hennessee. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB R.Shelton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU31 (3Q: 07:40) Brian Bernard scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Wittich.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-4-HOU37 (3Q: 06:59) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Brett Weber for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Rickey Shelton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB G.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 06:31) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. CB Dean Wittich defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | --- | SILB D.Edmunds | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU41 (3Q: 06:26) Brian Bernard pass completed to TE Warren Meyer for 8 yards. Tackled by S Winston Everett.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-HOU49 (3Q: 05:43) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. S Winston Everett defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Zack Johannsen of Cleveland was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE46 (3Q: 05:30) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Edmunds.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-4-CLE40 (3Q: 05:06) Brian Bernard sacked by DE Jonathan Gunn and DT Teddy Gitler for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Nate Ned.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| --- | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | DB G.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-HOU49 (3Q: 04:35) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 47 yards. Tackled by OLB Bubba Dittoe. Howe gained 18 yards after the catch. PENALTY: OLB Brenden Fuller of Cleveland was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | --- | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-4-CLE04 (3Q: 04:19) Brian Bernard pass was intended for WR Hayden Howe and was intercepted by CB Dean Wittich in the end zone. Touchback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | WLB B.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 04:06) Devan Matthews ran inside the left guard for 16 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner. Key block delivered by Terrance Stuart.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-CLE36 (3Q: 03:21) Devan Matthews ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso. Key block delivered by Kelvin Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | --- | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CLE41 (3Q: 02:43) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Stargell. Key block delivered by Kelvin Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | --- | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | --- | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-HOU41 (3Q: 02:09) Evan Mardling sacked by DT Alvin Young for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Kelvin Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-HOU46 (3Q: 01:40) Devan Matthews ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso, assisted by OLB Jay Blades.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| --- | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Kemp |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | --- | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU46 (3Q: 01:02) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Justin Gatewood. OLB Derrick Gore drove right through Kelvin Mueller to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| --- | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-15-HOU46 (3Q: 00:55) Rod Flowers punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 00:48) Brian Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Eric Valdez.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB R.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 00:41) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.J. Hennessee. DT Teddy Gitler hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: T Charlie Kelly of Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | RCB G.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | DB G.Laxton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-20-HOU10 (3Q: 00:37) Brian Bernard pass completed to RB Hayden Bryner for 0 yards. Tackled by S Zack Taylor.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
3-20-HOU10 (4Q: 15:00) Brian Bernard pass was intended for WR Hayden Howe and was intercepted by CB Rickey Shelton at the HOU15. The interception was returned 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 22, Houston 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 15:00) Extra point by Britt Edmunds was good. Cleveland 23, Houston 7 |
| (4Q: 14:50) Britt Edmunds kicked off 59 yards from the CLE35. Brett Weber returned the ball 13 yards to the HOU19. Tackled by Gregory Chandler. |
1-10-HOU19 (4Q: 14:16) Hayden Bryner ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley, assisted by OLB Wally Nogas.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | In Box | +++ | | TE E.Valdez |
| +++ | NT K.Patterson | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE J.Gunn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe |
| +++ | SLB L.Morton | In Box | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB D.Edmunds | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Geary |
| +++ | WILB W.Nogas | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Out of Box | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Out of Box | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Out of Box | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-HOU22 (4Q: 13:34) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 30 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley. Hennessee gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE48 (4Q: 12:49) Brian Bernard pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Eric Valdez.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | NB W.Everett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE48 (4Q: 12:43) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brett Weber. OLB Leo Morton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Weber | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CLE48 (4Q: 12:36) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DE Cary Rupert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Weber | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-CLE48 (4Q: 12:27) Edwin Ogden punted 38 yards. Winston Everett called for a fair catch at the CLE10. |
1-10-CLE10 (4Q: 12:20) Evan Mardling pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carlos Patterson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Patterson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE10 (4Q: 12:16) Justin Gatewood ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Devante Morton, assisted by DT Alvin Young.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | --- |
|
3-6-CLE14 (4Q: 11:49) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Green. CB Devante Morton defended the pass. PENALTY: CB Devante Morton of Houston was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Protect | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | --- | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE29 (4Q: 11:45) Devan Matthews ran a draw inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Rodolfo Hayes. Key block delivered by Arturo Cerasani.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | --- | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT G.Chandler |
| +++ | LCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | RCB R.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | DB A.Schwartz | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-10-CLE47 (4Q: 11:17) Devan Matthews ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Kemp |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-6-HOU49 (4Q: 10:37) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-HOU47 (4Q: 10:08) Evan Mardling pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rondell Green. S Amos Blair simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB W.Newman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU47 (4Q: 10:01) Rod Flowers punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 09:54) Brian Bernard scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by S Winston Everett.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB G.Webb | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 09:23) Brian Bernard pass was intended for TE Warren Meyer and was intercepted by S Zack Taylor at the CLE45. Tackled by Warren Meyer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE45 (4Q: 09:15) Play-Action. Evan Mardling pass completed to RB Devan Matthews for 18 yards. Tackled by S Johnathan Desimone. Matthews gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 08:52) Evan Mardling pass was dropped by WR Rondell Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB T.Kisbany | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 08:48) Justin Gatewood ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner, assisted by CB Devante Morton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| --- | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | LCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| --- | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-HOU32 (4Q: 08:12) Evan Mardling pass completed to WR Rondell Green for 1 yard. Tackled by S Johnathan Desimone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT A.Young | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.O'Neill | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Gore | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB J.Blades | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Green | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Deep Zone | --- | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-HOU31 (4Q: 07:27) Britt Edmunds attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 26, Houston 7 |
| (4Q: 07:21) Britt Edmunds kicked off 60 yards from the CLE35. Brett Weber returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Kurt Kennedy. PENALTY: RB Alan Geary of Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
1-10-HOU09 (4Q: 06:57) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Edmunds. Howe gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 06:26) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by TE Warren Meyer. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| --- | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-HOU26 (4Q: 06:19) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by WR Hayden Howe.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-HOU26 (4Q: 06:11) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by TE Warren Meyer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB W.Nogas | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-HOU26 (4Q: 06:05) Edwin Ogden punted 36 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE38. |
1-10-CLE38 (4Q: 05:54) Devan Matthews ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Young. Key block delivered by Kelvin Mueller.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | --- | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-CLE45 (4Q: 05:10) Justin Gatewood ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gary Riner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| --- | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| --- | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| --- | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-CLE41 (4Q: 04:27) Justin Gatewood ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Derrick Gore, assisted by DE Taylor Kisbany.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Patterson |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| --- | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-7-CLE41 (4Q: 03:43) Rod Flowers punted 57 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU02. |
1-10-HOU02 (4Q: 03:36) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Rufus Shepherd for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Edmunds. Shepherd gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Weber | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT R.Shepherd | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-HOU15 (4Q: 03:10) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Hayden Howe. DE Cary Rupert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 2-10-HOU15 (4Q: 03:03) PENALTY: WR Brett Weber of Houston was called for a False Start. |
2-15-HOU10 (4Q: 02:54) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Joe Wilkins. DE Cary Rupert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-15-HOU10 (4Q: 02:47) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Brett Weber for 22 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Nicky Washington. Weber gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Weber | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | --- | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB K.Kennedy | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 02:34) Brian Bernard pass completed to TE Warren Meyer for 15 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley, assisted by S Zack Taylor. Meyer gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Brenden Fuller of Cleveland was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Dittoe | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB R.Shelton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CLE38 (4Q: 02:25) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Eric Valdez. DT Shaun Piotte hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB J.Butcher | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| --- | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
2-10-CLE38 (4Q: 02:20) Brian Bernard pass was intended for TE Warren Meyer and was intercepted by S Winston Everett at the CLE17. Tackled by Warren Meyer.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE17 (4Q: 02:10) Justin Gatewood ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Amos Blair.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | FB A.Webster |
| +++ | WILB T.Kisbany | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | WLB A.Blair | In Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-7-CLE20 (4Q: 02:00) Devan Matthews ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Rufus Grisso, assisted by DE Wally Newman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Matthews | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB W.Newman | In Box | --- | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB K.Pancake | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Houston called a time out. |
3-7-CLE20 (4Q: 01:50) Justin Gatewood ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Alec Schwartz. PENALTY: T Kent Phillips of Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB E.Mardling |
| *** | LDE R.Grisso | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) L.Riffle |
| +++ | NT A.Young | In Box | +++ | | TE C.O'Neill |
| +++ | RDE D.Gore | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) O.Carr |
| +++ | SLB J.Blades | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Gatewood | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB S.Ellington | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Green |
| +++ | WLB A.Schwartz | In Box | +++ | | LT K.Phillips |
| +++ | LCB S.Stargell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG K.Mueller |
| +++ | RCB D.Morton | Out of Box | +++ | | C A.Cerasani |
| +++ | NB A.Blair | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Stuart |
| +++ | SS G.Riner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT K.Russell |
| +++ | FS J.Desimone | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-CLE18 (4Q: 01:42) Rod Flowers punted 52 yards. Brett Weber returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU31. Tackled by Leo Morton. |
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:35) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by TE Warren Meyer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:29) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Warren Meyer. CB Zack Johannsen simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Short Zone | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| --- | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:24) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Rickey Shelton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Howe gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB G.Webb | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | --- |
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| 1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 01:02) PENALTY: QB Brian Bernard of Houston was called for Delay of Game. |
1-15-HOU37 (4Q: 01:02) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR J.J. Hennessee for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Nicky Washington.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) B.Weber | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Short Zone | --- | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE47 (4Q: 00:40) Brian Bernard pass completed to WR Hayden Howe for 19 yards. Tackled by S Perry Whitley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) B.Weber | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB N.Washington | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Bump and Run | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | RCB K.Kennedy | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | NB G.Webb | Double X(SE) | --- | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | DB G.Laxton | Short Zone | --- | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS R.Shelton | Deep Zone | --- | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE28 (4Q: 00:22) Brian Bernard pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Warren Meyer. DE Cary Rupert hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Rupert | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB D.Wittich | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CLE28 (4Q: 00:14) Brian Bernard pass was dropped by TE Eric Valdez. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: OLB Brenden Fuller of Cleveland was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT S.Piotte | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT J.Hennessee | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SILB B.Dittoe | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| --- | RCB D.Wittich | Bump and Run | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| --- | NB W.Everett | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CLE14 (4Q: 00:08) Brian Bernard pass completed to TE Warren Meyer for 14 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cleveland 26, Houston 13
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB B.Bernard |
| *** | LDE T.Gitler | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) J.Wilkins | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT K.Patterson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Meyer | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Gunn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Howe | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB L.Morton | Short Zone | +++ | | RB H.Bryner | Protect | +++ | SILB D.Edmunds | Short Zone | +++ | | TE E.Valdez | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Fuller | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Kelly |
| +++ | LCB Z.Johannsen | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Stacell |
| +++ | RCB R.Shelton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C D.Robbins |
| +++ | NB W.Everett | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG N.Ned |
| +++ | SS P.Whitley | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT B.Juedes |
| +++ | FS Z.Taylor | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (4Q: 00:08) Brian Bernard passed to Eric Valdez for the successful two-point conversion. Cleveland 26, Houston 15 |
| (4Q: 00:02) Lamont Martin kicked off (onside) from the HOU35. CLE Gerald Laxton recovered the kick. |
| Final Score: Cleveland Browns 26, Houston Texans 15 |