| Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ronald Locklear kicked off 56 yards from the BUF35. Dominic Blair returned the ball 13 yards to the IND22. Tackled by Donald Anderson. |
1-10-IND22 (1Q: 14:37) Daniel Gwozdz ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-IND18 (1Q: 14:13) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Accimus, assisted by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-IND28 (1Q: 13:36) Joseph Branch pass completed to TE Korey Pepper for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Myron Hughes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB R.Green | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND35 (1Q: 12:51) Alvin Jarvis ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Salazar.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jarvis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-IND39 (1Q: 12:15) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 34 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. Erickson gained 18 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF27 (1Q: 11:35) Daniel Gwozdz ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch, assisted by S Roderick Green. Key block delivered by Malachi Ruoff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE E.Rogero | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | --- | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-BUF14 (1Q: 10:59) Joseph Branch pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carlton Walsh. PENALTY: CB Jameson Lane of Buffalo was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-BUF01 (1Q: 10:52) Dave Lyon ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Rogero | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | RDE M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Ball Carrier | --- | NB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy |
| +++ | SILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WILB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | RCB R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ |
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2-1-BUF01 (1Q: 10:15) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Rogero | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | RDE M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | SILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WILB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | RCB R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ |
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3-1-BUF01 (1Q: 09:34) Alvin Jarvis ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter. Indianapolis 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | 1tcDT E.Rogero | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | RDE M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jarvis | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton |
| +++ | SILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WILB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | LCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | RCB R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | SS L.Welch | In Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 09:34) Extra point by Carpet Tack Schneider was good. Indianapolis 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 09:24) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (1Q: 09:24) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-6-BUF29 (1Q: 08:58) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. Boone gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Double TE | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF49 (1Q: 08:22) Walt Montgomery pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 2-10-BUF49 (1Q: 08:15) PENALTY: C Sergio Woodard of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-15-BUF44 (1Q: 08:08) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Bourque. CB Levi Duran defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-BUF44 (1Q: 08:04) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Ronald Bourque for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Levi Duran, assisted by S Duane Ekernas. Bourque gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND41 (1Q: 07:35) Sammy Patterson ran around right end for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Pointer. Key block delivered by Victor Krzys.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | --- | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | --- |
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1-10-IND25 (1Q: 06:59) Earl Bruton ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. Key block delivered by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-IND17 (1Q: 06:28) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left guard for 17 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Deion McDonald. Indianapolis 7, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | --- |
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| (1Q: 06:28) Extra point by Ronald Locklear was good. Indianapolis 7, Buffalo 7 |
| (1Q: 06:12) Ronald Locklear kicked off 60 yards from the BUF35. Dominic Blair returned the ball 23 yards to the IND28. Tackled by Earl Bruton. |
1-10-IND28 (1Q: 05:39) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dylan Duran, assisted by S Lonnie Welch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-9-IND29 (1Q: 04:58) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 10 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green, assisted by CB K.C. Hayes. Thomas gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Andy Tillery of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-19-IND19 (1Q: 04:51) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Erickson. DE Dylan Duran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: C Pete Williamson of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-19-IND19 (1Q: 04:41) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas. CB Bo Farley defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Protect | +++ | WILB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-19-IND19 (1Q: 04:30) Jesse Cayea punted 48 yards. Trey Gregson returned the kick 3 yards to the BUF36. Tackled by Malachi Ruoff. |
1-10-BUF36 (1Q: 04:22) Sammy Patterson ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by DT Toby Lawhorn.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF34 (1Q: 03:46) Walt Montgomery pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Bourque. PENALTY: G Tyrus Bernstein of Buffalo was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-22-BUF24 (1Q: 03:38) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 23 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas. Dennis gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Donald Anderson on the BUF47.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 03:07) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Kody Rhodes.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Walker |
| --- | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| --- | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF45 (1Q: 02:22) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dixon Writt, assisted by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Walker |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-IND50 (1Q: 01:52) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery sacked by OLB Earnest Pointer for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Sergio Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-12-BUF45 (1Q: 01:30) Joel Myers punted 55 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-IND20 (1Q: 01:25) Daniel Gwozdz ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Brad Roussel.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-IND18 (1Q: 00:51) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-16-IND14 (1Q: 00:23) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 20 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch, assisted by CB Buddy Campbell.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Green | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
| 1-10-IND34 (2Q: 15:00) PENALTY: T Jose Rosenkoetter of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND29 (2Q: 14:51) Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Daniel Gwozdz for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Salazar. Gwozdz gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-IND37 (2Q: 14:20) Daniel Gwozdz ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-7-IND37 (2Q: 13:49) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Mitch Wright for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Bo Farley. Wright gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Lyon | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Green | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND44 (2Q: 13:06) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Daniel Gwozdz. ILB Shane Fitzgerald defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND44 (2Q: 12:59) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 7 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Welch. Thomas gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF49 (2Q: 12:33) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Myron Hughes. Erickson gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | --- | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB R.Green | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Short Zone | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (2Q: 11:59) Daniel Gwozdz ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Brad Roussel. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE E.Rogero | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-5-BUF36 (2Q: 11:22) PENALTY: C Pete Williamson of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-10-BUF41 (2Q: 11:16) Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Daniel Gwozdz for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Fitzgerald. Gwozdz gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | --- | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF18 (2Q: 10:31) Joseph Branch pass was dropped by WR Herman Thomas.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF18 (2Q: 10:26) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Mitch Wright for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Wright gained 11 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 13, Buffalo 7
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | --- | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| (2Q: 10:26) Extra point by Carpet Tack Schneider was good. Indianapolis 14, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 10:18) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 10:18) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass was intended for WR Tristan Boone and was intercepted by S Timothy Washington at the BUF21. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by Tristan Boone.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF15 (2Q: 10:07) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-3-BUF03 (2Q: 09:24) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 20, Buffalo 7
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (2Q: 09:24) Extra point by Carpet Tack Schneider was good. Indianapolis 21, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 09:15) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (2Q: 09:15) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn, assisted by ILB Eddie Devine.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE S.Jamison | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-BUF23 (2Q: 08:55) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. PENALTY: C Sergio Woodard of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Garrett |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-22-BUF13 (2Q: 08:45) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery sacked by S Abraham Berry and DT Toby Lawhorn for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Victor Krzys. PENALTY: TE Donald Anderson of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Protect | --- | WILB K.Rhodes | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-29-BUF06 (2Q: 08:29) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Preston Walker for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Pointer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB E.Pointer | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Morrison | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB L.Duran | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Double TE | +++ |
|
| 4-23-BUF12 (2Q: 07:46) Joel Myers punted 55 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 22 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Myron Hughes. |
1-10-BUF45 (2Q: 07:39) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Trey Gregson, assisted by CB K.C. Hayes. Erickson gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 07:20) Joseph Branch sacked by DE Ethan Rogero for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Andy Tillery.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB D.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF32 (2Q: 06:59) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Mitch Wright. OLB Malcolm Woodson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB B.Salazar | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-13-BUF32 (2Q: 06:54) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Korey Pepper.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Pepper | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-BUF32 (2Q: 06:48) Jesse Cayea punted 32 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 06:41) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Seth Jamison.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | RDE S.Jamison | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB G.Syms | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Flynn |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF22 (2Q: 06:16) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 11 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. Boone gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: CB Levi Duran of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | --- | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 06:07) Wes Buckley ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-BUF36 (2Q: 05:35) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Donald Anderson for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. Anderson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 05:11) Walt Montgomery sacked by ILB Eddie Devine and OLB Earnest Pointer for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB E.Devine | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 2-16-BUF46 (2Q: 04:50) PENALTY: T Victor Krzys of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-21-BUF41 (2Q: 04:45) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 20 yards. Tackled by S Dixon Writt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | --- | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-IND39 (2Q: 04:21) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Sammy Patterson. OLB Dwayne Briggs hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Blades | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB A.Morrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB L.Duran | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Spy on QB | +++ |
|
4-1-IND39 (2Q: 04:14) Earl Bruton ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | 1tcDT A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | RDE D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | NB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | SILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WILB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | WLB A.Berry | In Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | LCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | RCB D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | SS D.Writt | In Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND39 (2Q: 04:04) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Herman Thomas. OLB Malcolm Woodson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND39 (2Q: 03:57) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 12 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thomas gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Fitzgerald | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF49 (2Q: 03:38) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. Thomas gained 15 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 03:16) Joseph Branch pass completed to FB Tim Horton for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | TE K.Pepper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF28 (2Q: 02:56) Joseph Branch pass was dropped by WR Jerald Erickson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | --- | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-BUF28 (2Q: 02:50) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 4 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF24 (2Q: 02:17) Carpet Tack Schneider attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 24, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 02:11) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 62 yards from the IND35. Christian Flynn returned the ball 23 yards to the BUF26. Tackled by Dave Lyon. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-BUF26 (2Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery sacked by OLB Dwayne Briggs for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Sergio Woodard.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-18-BUF18 (2Q: 01:42) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Cochrane. Dennis gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 01:04) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 28 yards. Tackled by S Dixon Writt. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Boone gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | --- | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Double X(SE) | --- |
|
1-10-IND32 (2Q: 00:36) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Wes Buckley for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Briggs. Buckley gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
1-10-IND16 (2Q: 00:25) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earl Bruton. DT Toby Lawhorn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND16 (2Q: 00:17) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Sammy Patterson for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Cochrane, assisted by CB Levi Duran.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Protect | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 3-8-IND14 (2Q: 00:03) Ronald Locklear attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 24, Buffalo 10 |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 63 yards from the IND35. Christian Flynn returned the ball 16 yards to the BUF18. Tackled by Gene Cochrane. |
1-10-BUF18 (3Q: 14:19) Sammy Patterson ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Briggs. Indianapolis's Levi Duran was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Walker |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF20 (3Q: 13:36) Walt Montgomery scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Gene Cochrane and assisted by S Dixon Writt.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 12:55) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Wes Buckley for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Kody Rhodes. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Man-to-Man | +++ | | FB S.Patterson | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Double TE | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF35 (3Q: 12:14) Earl Bruton ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Briggs, assisted by S Abraham Berry.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF38 (3Q: 11:49) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Timothy Washington. Dennis gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB K.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Protect | +++ | WLB C.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Morrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Bump and Run | --- |
|
1-10-IND48 (3Q: 11:03) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas, assisted by DT Toby Lawhorn. Key block delivered by Malachi Schulz.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Out of Box | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (3Q: 10:32) Earl Bruton ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Briggs. Key block delivered by Tyrus Bernstein.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-IND30 (3Q: 09:55) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Pedro Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-IND30 (3Q: 09:48) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Bourque. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Bump and Run | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB C.Blades | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | LCB A.Morrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Spy on QB | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-IND30 (3Q: 09:43) Ronald Locklear attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 24, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 09:38) Ronald Locklear kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback. |
1-10-IND25 (3Q: 09:38) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Daniel Gwozdz for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Shane Fitzgerald.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-IND27 (3Q: 09:18) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Mitch Wright for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Trey Gregson, assisted by CB K.C. Hayes. Wright gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND45 (3Q: 08:35) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB K.C. Hayes. Thomas gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE K.Pepper | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB D.Duran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF27 (3Q: 07:48) Daniel Gwozdz ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Accimus, assisted by CB Jameson Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| --- | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-BUF30 (3Q: 07:12) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-BUF31 (3Q: 06:38) Joseph Branch pass completed to FB Tim Horton for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Myron Hughes.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF20 (3Q: 06:13) Carpet Tack Schneider attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 27, Buffalo 13 |
| (3Q: 06:07) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 06:07) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tristan Boone. ILB Eddie Devine defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (3Q: 05:58) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronald Bourque. OLB Earnest Pointer defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF25 (3Q: 05:54) Walt Montgomery pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Donald Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Morrison | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| --- | WLB D.Tindale | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF25 (3Q: 05:47) Joel Myers punted 38 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 12 yards to the IND49. PENALTY: DE Seth Jamison of Indianapolis was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
1-10-IND24 (3Q: 05:39) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Erickson. DE Dylan Duran hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Protect | --- | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND24 (3Q: 05:33) Daniel Gwozdz ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton. OLB Malcolm Woodson knocked down Spencer Henselman to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-IND20 (3Q: 04:53) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Jerald Erickson for 37 yards. Tackled by CB Buddy Campbell. Erickson gained 16 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB R.Green | Short Zone | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF43 (3Q: 04:13) Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF41 (3Q: 03:27) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Brad Roussel. Thomas gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: T Spencer Henselman of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Double X(SE) | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | --- |
|
2-18-IND49 (3Q: 03:20) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerald Erickson. DE Jorge Accimus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB B.Salazar | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-18-IND49 (3Q: 03:13) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass completed to RB Dave Lyon for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Farley. Lyon gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-10-BUF43 (3Q: 02:52) Jesse Cayea punted 43 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 02:45) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Ronald Bourque for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine. Bourque gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 02:10) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Ronald Bourque for 23 yards. Tackled by OLB Earnest Pointer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bourque gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND47 (3Q: 01:33) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Pedro Miller for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Dwayne Briggs, assisted by CB Gene Cochrane.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB W.Buckley | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-IND41 (3Q: 01:02) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Sammy Patterson for 5 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-IND36 (3Q: 00:32) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by S Timothy Washington. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Protect | --- | WLB E.Pointer | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-5-IND31 (4Q: 15:00) Sammy Patterson ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | TE P.Walker |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Miller |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| --- | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-IND31 (4Q: 14:19) Earl Bruton ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Morrison, assisted by S Abraham Berry. PENALTY: RB Earl Bruton of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Spy | +++ | | TE P.Walker |
| --- | WILB A.Morrison | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB D.Tindale | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-11-IND37 (4Q: 14:08) Ronald Locklear attempted a 54 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 27, Buffalo 16 |
| (4Q: 14:00) Ronald Locklear kicked off 68 yards from the BUF35. Dominic Blair returned the ball 26 yards to the IND23. Tackled by Bo Farley. |
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 13:28) Daniel Gwozdz ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Dylan Duran, assisted by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND24 (4Q: 12:48) Joseph Branch pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carlton Walsh. DE Jorge Accimus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Rogero | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB D.Duran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB K.Hayes | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-IND24 (4Q: 12:42) Joseph Branch scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Freeman | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WILB R.Green | Short Zone | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | Short Zone | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
1-10-IND35 (4Q: 11:59) Tim Horton ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Accimus, assisted by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE E.Rogero | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz |
| +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | LCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-12-IND33 (4Q: 11:31) Alvin Jarvis ran a trap outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Brian Salazar, assisted by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Jarvis | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-13-IND32 (4Q: 10:51) Play-Action. Joseph Branch pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Korey Pepper. DE Dylan Duran blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE K.Pepper | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Roussel | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Kennedy | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Hughes | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Horton | Short Zone | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB R.Green | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | WLB T.Gregson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-13-IND32 (4Q: 10:42) Jesse Cayea punted 36 yards. Trey Gregson called for a fair catch at the BUF32. |
1-10-BUF32 (4Q: 10:32) Earl Bruton ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dixon Writt. Key block delivered by Donald Anderson.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF37 (4Q: 09:48) Sammy Patterson ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Toby Lawhorn.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque |
| +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Anderson |
| +++ | RDE A.Miller | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone |
| +++ | SLB D.Briggs | In Box | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB E.Devine | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Walker |
| +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | In Box | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | In Box | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | LCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | RCB G.Cochrane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF37 (4Q: 09:16) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Tristan Boone for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Luther Clancy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 005 Personnel, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Flynn | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT K.Jennings | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF45 (4Q: 08:38) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Dennis. S Timothy Washington defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Flynn | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Miller | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | --- | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF45 (4Q: 08:30) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Sammy Patterson for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Eddie Devine, assisted by CB Gene Cochrane. Patterson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | --- | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB K.Rhodes | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-IND47 (4Q: 08:05) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass was dropped by WR Santiago Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB K.Rhodes | Spy on QB | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB C.Blades | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Morrison | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| --- | NB G.Cochrane | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-IND47 (4Q: 08:00) Joel Myers punted 47 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 07:54) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Accimus.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | WILB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-7-IND23 (4Q: 07:07) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| --- | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-12-IND18 (4Q: 06:23) Dave Lyon ran inside the left guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Brad Roussel, assisted by CB Buddy Campbell. Key block delivered by Malachi Ruoff.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | WILB R.Green | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-IND28 (4Q: 05:37) Jesse Cayea punted 56 yards. Trey Gregson returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Eddie Devine. Ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Levi McKnight at the BUF20. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 05:29) Daniel Gwozdz ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF18 (4Q: 04:45) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Dylan Duran. PENALTY: OLB Myron Hughes of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB M.Hughes | In Box | --- | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF10 (4Q: 04:35) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by CB K.C. Hayes, assisted by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| --- | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-14-BUF14 (4Q: 03:49) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | --- | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-BUF06 (4Q: 03:05) Tim Horton ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jorge Accimus, assisted by OLB Bruce Horton.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT T.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Hughes | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lyon |
| +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | FB T.Horton | Ball Carrier | +++ | WILB R.Green | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-3-BUF03 (4Q: 02:21) Carpet Tack Schneider attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 30, Buffalo 16 |
| (4Q: 02:15) Carpet Tack Schneider kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 02:15) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Tristan Boone. S Dixon Writt defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (4Q: 02:07) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Sammy Patterson for 26 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas. Patterson gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB D.Briggs | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB E.Devine | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB E.Pointer | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB T.Washington | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | NB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS D.Writt | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-IND49 (4Q: 01:59) Walt Montgomery pass completed to TE Preston Walker for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Gilbert Syms, assisted by S Abraham Berry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE P.Miller | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | --- | | TE P.Walker | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | --- | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
2-6-IND45 (4Q: 01:41) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Dennis. DT Toby Lawhorn hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Bump and Run | --- | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-IND45 (4Q: 01:31) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Donald Anderson. S Timothy Washington defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Miller | Protect | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Bump and Run | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-6-IND45 (4Q: 01:25) Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Ronald Bourque for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Gilbert Syms. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bourque gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Tyrus Bernstein of Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT S.Dennis | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| --- | NB L.Clancy | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | --- |
|
4-16-BUF45 (4Q: 01:19) Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Earl Bruton for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Morrison. Bruton gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Dennis | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND48 (4Q: 01:08) Daniel Gwozdz ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB T.Gregson | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-10-IND48 (4Q: 00:57) Daniel Gwozdz ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Horton, assisted by S Roderick Green.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT B.Roussel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Accimus | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Gwozdz | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | SLOT M.Wright |
| +++ | WLB B.Salazar | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| --- | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG M.Ruoff |
| --- | RCB K.Hayes | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS R.Green | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
3-13-IND45 (4Q: 00:46) Dave Lyon ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Roderick Green. Lyon made a great move on K.C. Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB J.Branch |
| *** | LDE D.Duran | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) H.Thomas |
| +++ | NT T.Freeman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | RDE J.Kasowski | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) J.Erickson |
| +++ | SLB S.Fitzgerald | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Lyon | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Horton | In Box | +++ | | TE K.Pepper |
| +++ | WILB R.Green | In Box | +++ | | LT S.Henselman |
| +++ | WLB K.Hayes | In Box | --- | | LG M.Ruoff |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB B.Farley | Out of Box | +++ | | RG A.Tillery |
| +++ | SS B.Campbell | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS L.Welch | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-6-BUF48 (4Q: 00:39) Jesse Cayea punted 34 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF14. |
1-10-BUF14 (4Q: 00:31) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to RB Sammy Patterson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Damien Tindale. Patterson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Damien Tindale of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT T.Lawhorn | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB S.Patterson | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | +++ | | TE P.Walker | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF19 (4Q: 00:23) Walt Montgomery pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Santiago Dennis. DE Rusty Crane hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE R.Crane | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | +++ | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-BUF19 (4Q: 00:16) Play-Action. Walt Montgomery pass completed to WR Santiago Dennis for 44 yards. Tackled by OLB Gilbert Syms. Dennis gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Montgomery |
| *** | LDE A.Miller | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Bourque | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Anderson | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Jamison | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) T.Boone | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB A.Morrison | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Bruton | Protect | +++ | WLB G.Syms | Double X(SE) | --- | | SLOT S.Dennis | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | LCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.McDonald |
| +++ | RCB G.Cochrane | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | NB L.Clancy | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C S.Woodard |
| +++ | DB D.Tindale | Short Zone | --- | | RG M.Schulz |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT V.Krzys |
| +++ | FS T.Washington | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 30, Buffalo Bills 16 |