| Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 27 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Indianapolis won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Ronald Locklear kicked off 59 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 38 yards to the IND44. Tackled by Dean Barrett. |
1-10-IND44 (1Q: 14:39) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Pedro Muir. Blair gained 30 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF26 (1Q: 13:59) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Hayes, assisted by DT Shaun Hordorwich. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF18 (1Q: 13:22) Levon Inman ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 3-4-BUF20 (1Q: 12:46) PENALTY: WR Dominic Blair of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
3-9-BUF25 (1Q: 12:41) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane. Parrish gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Short Zone | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-4-BUF04 (1Q: 11:57) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by OLB Sergio Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-BUF02 (1Q: 11:17) Wade Irvin sacked by OLB Donald Dennis and DT Shaun Hordorwich for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Carlton Walsh.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB W.Myers | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | WLB P.Muir | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB S.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB T.Wooldridge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-BUF05 (1Q: 10:45) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter. Indianapolis 6, Buffalo 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE W.Myers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (1Q: 10:45) Extra point by Carson Abrams was good. Indianapolis 7, Buffalo 0 |
| (1Q: 10:37) Carson Abrams kicked off 59 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Archie Cohn. |
1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 10:14) Abraham Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Creighton |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Roman |
| +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF25 (1Q: 09:37) Play-Action. Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders. Flaherty gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-BUF28 (1Q: 09:13) Abraham Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Lilley |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Roman |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-5-BUF28 (1Q: 08:38) Otis Bobo punted 55 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 15 yards to the IND32. Tackled by Tyrus Bernstein. |
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 08:28) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Dennis, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Blair gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-IND49 (1Q: 07:45) Levon Inman ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Sergio Parrish. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson. Williamson ran over Rex Hoag to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| --- | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | In Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-3-BUF44 (1Q: 07:01) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Levon Inman for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 06:27) Norbert Parrish ran a reverse around right end for -5 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks, assisted by OLB Donald Dennis.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman |
| +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-15-BUF46 (1Q: 05:45) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-11-BUF42 (1Q: 05:15) Play-Action. Wade Irvin scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Stone and assisted by S Rex Hoag.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-9-BUF40 (1Q: 04:38) Joel Myers punted 40 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 04:33) Abraham Cunningham ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Levi Duran.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom |
| +++ | RDE A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | --- | WLB K.Preston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Howe |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-BUF22 (1Q: 04:00) Sam Rodriguez pass was dropped by RB Abraham Cunningham.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-BUF22 (1Q: 03:56) Abraham Cunningham ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | --- | | SLOT L.Lilley |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Roman |
| --- | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-3-BUF27 (1Q: 03:12) Otis Bobo punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND28. |
1-10-IND28 (1Q: 03:01) Levon Inman ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Caswell, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-13-IND25 (1Q: 02:26) Wade Irvin scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Reuben Daley.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-IND32 (1Q: 01:50) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. PENALTY: OLB Malcolm Woodson of Buffalo was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND38 (1Q: 01:39) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. CB Camden Hinderliter defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND38 (1Q: 01:35) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by CB Pete Banks.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-4-IND44 (1Q: 01:12) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to TE Mark Starks for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Stone, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Starks gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF41 (1Q: 00:33) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. OLB Malcolm Woodson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF41 (1Q: 00:29) Wade Irvin sacked by DE Sergio Newton for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Patrick Quayle.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Protect | --- | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of second quarter. |
3-14-BUF45 (2Q: 15:00) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (2Q: 14:29) Levon Inman ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Sergio Newton.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | In Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF28 (2Q: 13:57) Levon Inman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rex Hoag, assisted by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | --- | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF24 (2Q: 13:30) Wade Irvin pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Mark Starks. DT Rusty Donaldson blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF24 (2Q: 13:22) Carson Abrams attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 10, Buffalo 0 |
| (2Q: 13:16) Carson Abrams kicked off 61 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 14 yards to the BUF18. Tackled by Archie Cohn. |
1-10-BUF18 (2Q: 12:43) Sam Rodriguez pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Ruff. OLB Archie Cohn blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Newsom | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Double SLOT | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF18 (2Q: 12:38) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Benjamin Newsom for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn, assisted by CB Rob Barton. Newsom gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | --- | | RB A.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (2Q: 11:55) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to RB Abraham Cunningham for 39 yards. Tackled by OLB Harrison Michalewicz. Cunningham gained 39 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND27 (2Q: 11:17) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Gabe Farrell for 24 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders. Farrell gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-3-IND03 (2Q: 10:37) Bart Kerr ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Creighton |
| +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-IND03 (2Q: 10:08) Abraham Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Spencer Freitag. Indianapolis 10, Buffalo 6
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Manifold |
| +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | --- | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | --- |
|
| (2Q: 10:08) Extra point by Ronald Locklear was good. Indianapolis 10, Buffalo 7 |
| (2Q: 10:01) Ronald Locklear kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Norbert Parrish returned the ball 29 yards to the IND39. Tackled by Shaun Hordorwich. |
1-10-IND39 (2Q: 09:34) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. DT Shaun Hordorwich hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-IND39 (2Q: 09:30) Levon Inman ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Cesar Hayes.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-6-IND43 (2Q: 09:01) Wade Irvin pass was dropped by WR Norbert Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Protect | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-IND43 (2Q: 08:56) Joel Myers punted 57 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (2Q: 08:50) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for 6 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 2-4-BUF26 (2Q: 08:17) PENALTY: C Barry Schweitzer of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
2-9-BUF21 (2Q: 08:09) Sam Rodriguez pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. OLB Chance McNeil blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF21 (2Q: 08:03) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lorenzo Lilley. CB Jonah Anderson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-9-BUF21 (2Q: 07:56) Otis Bobo punted 58 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 19 yards to the IND40. PENALTY: DE Kody Preston of Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-IND15 (2Q: 07:48) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to FB Patrick Quayle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by ILB Pedro Muir.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-4-IND21 (2Q: 07:06) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Vincent Richard for 39 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Richard gained 34 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Nathaniel Ackerman on the BUF40.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF40 (2Q: 06:49) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Abraham Cunningham. S Abraham Berry defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF40 (2Q: 06:45) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to RB Abraham Cunningham for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Barton, assisted by OLB Archie Cohn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF49 (2Q: 06:06) Abraham Cunningham ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by S Duane Ekernas.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | WLB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | RCB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Spy | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-6-BUF44 (2Q: 05:37) Otis Bobo punted 49 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 12 yards to the IND19. Tackled by Dean Barrett. |
1-10-IND19 (2Q: 05:26) Levon Inman ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Caswell, assisted by S Rex Hoag. PENALTY: OLB Donald Dennis of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | --- |
|
1-5-IND24 (2Q: 05:20) Levon Inman ran a draw inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| --- | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-9-IND20 (2Q: 04:51) Levon Inman ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Dennis, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-10-IND19 (2Q: 04:19) Wade Irvin pass completed to TE Damien Buchanan for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Pedro Muir. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Buchanan gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Starks | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND24 (2Q: 03:58) Joel Myers punted 47 yards. Reuben Daley returned the kick -2 yards to the BUF27. PENALTY: DE Emmitt Caswell of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF19 (2Q: 03:50) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Double SLOT | --- |
|
2-10-BUF19 (2Q: 03:27) Sam Rodriguez scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn and assisted by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB A.Cohn | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF20 (2Q: 02:43) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Levi Duran. Flaherty gained 2 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB K.Preston | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF29 (2Q: 02:03) Abraham Cunningham ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | --- | | FB B.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| --- | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
2-10-BUF29 (2Q: 01:56) Abraham Cunningham ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Berry, assisted by DT Isaac Godfrey.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom |
| +++ | RDE A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB K.Preston | In Box | +++ | | SLOT T.Howe |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| --- | RCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF28 (2Q: 01:33) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lorenzo Lilley. DT Isaac Godfrey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double SLOT | --- | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| --- | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF28 (2Q: 01:27) Otis Bobo punted 51 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 21 yards to the IND42. Tackled by Johnny Manifold. |
1-10-IND42 (2Q: 01:16) Wade Irvin scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Camden Hinderliter.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF49 (2Q: 00:51) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Starks. DE Brady Rauch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-1-BUF49 (2Q: 00:42) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Vincent Richard for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: G Sammy Poston of Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB S.Parrish | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Double SLOT | --- |
|
3-11-IND41 (2Q: 00:31) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Stone, assisted by CB Jameson Lane.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Carson Abrams kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 15:00) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to RB Abraham Cunningham for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Harrison Michalewicz.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-BUF32 (3Q: 14:15) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Rob Barton. Flaherty gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Roman | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND39 (3Q: 13:28) Sam Rodriguez scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Dave Godwin and assisted by S Abraham Berry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-5-IND34 (3Q: 12:46) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Denzel Creighton. S Dave Godwin knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | --- | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-IND34 (3Q: 12:42) Sam Rodriguez pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Devin Ruff. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB C.Borders | Spy on QB | +++ | | FB S.Roman | Protect | +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND34 (3Q: 12:34) Ronald Locklear attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-IND41 (3Q: 12:26) Levon Inman ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | In Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-IND49 (3Q: 11:49) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. OLB Nathaniel Ackerman defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-2-IND49 (3Q: 11:44) Wade Irvin pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: CB Jameson Lane of Buffalo was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB S.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | --- | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF37 (3Q: 11:34) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. OLB Malcolm Woodson knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Protect | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF37 (3Q: 11:28) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to FB Patrick Quayle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Lawrence Noblitt.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Blitz Passer | --- | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF37 (3Q: 11:04) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Levon Inman for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Pedro Muir. Inman gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | --- | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF28 (3Q: 10:37) Carson Abrams attempted a 45 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 10:30) Bart Kerr ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| --- | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | In Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF37 (3Q: 10:06) Sam Rodriguez pass was intended for WR Lorenzo Lilley and was intercepted by S Abraham Berry at the BUF41. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Lorenzo Lilley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | --- | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| --- | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF31 (3Q: 09:58) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Vincent Richard for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Pete Banks, assisted by S Stephen Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF23 (3Q: 09:32) Levon Inman ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson, assisted by CB Pete Banks.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-2-BUF23 (3Q: 08:54) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sergio Parrish. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Blair gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB S.Parrish | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB T.Wooldridge | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB L.Noblitt | Short Zone | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 08:14) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Herman Thomas for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Thomas gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | --- | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Double SLOT | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-6-BUF06 (3Q: 07:38) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Stephen Lindsay.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-BUF05 (3Q: 07:03) Levon Inman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter. Indianapolis 16, Buffalo 7
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 07:03) Extra point by Carson Abrams was good. Indianapolis 17, Buffalo 7 |
| (3Q: 06:54) Carson Abrams kicked off 70 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (3Q: 06:54) Sam Rodriguez sacked by DE Ezra Vilimek and OLB Steven Caldwell for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Oscar Maloney. PENALTY: OLB Chance McNeil of Indianapolis was called for Defensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| --- | FS D.Godwin | Double X(SE) | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF30 (3Q: 06:40) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell. Flaherty gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Protect | --- | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF38 (3Q: 06:10) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Harrison Michalewicz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Roman | Protect | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | --- |
|
| 1-10-IND41 (3Q: 05:27) PENALTY: T Dean Barrett of Buffalo was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND46 (3Q: 05:18) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for 3 yards. Tackled by S Dave Godwin.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Bump and Run | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE J.Manifold | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
2-12-IND43 (3Q: 04:42) Play-Action. Sam Rodriguez pass completed to TE Sedrick Flaherty for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Harrison Michalewicz. Flaherty gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | --- | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double X(SE) | --- | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-6-IND37 (3Q: 04:21) Abraham Cunningham ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn, assisted by S Dave Godwin.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Creighton |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB B.Kerr |
| +++ | WILB A.Cohn | Spy | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB R.Barton | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-5-IND36 (3Q: 03:52) Ronald Locklear attempted a 53 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. |
1-10-IND43 (3Q: 03:46) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jameson Lane, assisted by S Reuben Daley. Key block delivered by Pete Williamson. Williamson ran over Rex Hoag to set up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF49 (3Q: 03:15) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter. PENALTY: OLB Nathaniel Ackerman of Buffalo was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | --- | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF44 (3Q: 03:04) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Pedro Muir.
| OFFENSE | 230 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF45 (3Q: 02:27) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. OLB Nathaniel Ackerman knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| --- | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF45 (3Q: 02:22) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dominic Blair. DT Rusty Donaldson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE W.Myers | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Short Zone | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Deep Zone | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Short Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF45 (3Q: 02:13) Joel Myers punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 02:07) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Devin Ruff for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell. Ruff gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Double SLOT | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF28 (3Q: 01:27) Bart Kerr ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn, assisted by CB Rob Barton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Lilley |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB J.Kramer |
| --- | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-4-BUF26 (3Q: 00:59) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Ruff. OLB Archie Cohn defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: G Tyrus Bernstein of Buffalo was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Spy on QB | +++ | | TE J.Manifold | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WILB A.Cohn | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB R.Barton | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Double Z(FL) | +++ |
|
| 4-4-BUF26 (3Q: 00:53) Otis Bobo punted 52 yards. Dominic Blair returned the kick 14 yards to the IND36. Tackled by Shaun Hordorwich. |
1-10-IND36 (3Q: 00:43) Wade Irvin pass completed to RB Levon Inman for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Inman gained 23 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | --- | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF34 (3Q: 00:12) Vincent Richard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. Key block delivered by Sammy Poston.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
2-3-BUF27 (4Q: 15:00) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Sergio Parrish. Key block delivered by Sammy Poston.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | --- | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF24 (4Q: 14:25) Levon Inman ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Caswell.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-11-BUF25 (4Q: 13:46) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Levon Inman. OLB Donald Dennis defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | RCB J.Lane | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-11-BUF25 (4Q: 13:42) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Damien Buchanan. DE Brady Rauch hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Protect | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Caswell | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-11-BUF25 (4Q: 13:36) Carson Abrams attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 20, Buffalo 7 |
| (4Q: 13:28) Carson Abrams kicked off 55 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 17 yards to the BUF27. Tackled by Abraham Berry. |
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 12:54) Abraham Cunningham ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Rondell Harden, assisted by S Abraham Berry. Key block delivered by Shaun Roman.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Creighton |
| +++ | NT I.Godfrey | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Roman |
| +++ | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | --- | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-1-BUF36 (4Q: 12:12) Bart Kerr ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Archie Cohn, assisted by CB Rob Barton.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Lilley |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | FB S.Roman |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| --- | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF32 (4Q: 11:33) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lorenzo Lilley. S Duane Ekernas defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT L.Lilley | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | FB S.Roman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-5-BUF32 (4Q: 11:25) Otis Bobo punted 62 yards. The ball was downed at the IND06. |
1-10-IND06 (4Q: 11:18) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. CB Pete Banks defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
2-10-IND06 (4Q: 11:12) Play-Action. Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Dominic Blair for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Blitz Passer | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-IND24 (4Q: 10:43) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Sergio Newton. OLB Malcolm Woodson knocked down Sammy Poston to break up the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | --- | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 2-11-IND23 (4Q: 10:01) PENALTY: T Jose Rosenkoetter of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
2-16-IND18 (4Q: 09:54) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Mark Starks. DE Sergio Newton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Protect | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | FB P.Quayle | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Bump and Run | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-16-IND18 (4Q: 09:42) Wade Irvin pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Norbert Parrish. CB Jameson Lane defended the pass. PENALTY: DE Emmitt Caswell of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE E.Caswell | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) N.Parrish | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | TE C.Walsh | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WILB P.Muir | Short Zone | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| --- | RCB M.Stone | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 1-10-IND33 (4Q: 09:33) PENALTY: TE Mark Starks of Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
1-15-IND28 (4Q: 09:22) Wade Irvin pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Mark Starks. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT R.Donaldson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE M.Starks | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Double SLOT | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB M.Stone | Short Zone | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-15-IND28 (4Q: 09:13) Wade Irvin pass completed to WR Norbert Parrish for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: S Reuben Daley of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Caswell | Rush Passer | --- | | TE M.Starks | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE C.Hayes | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Woodson | Short Zone | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WLB D.Dennis | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS R.Daley | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-IND42 (4Q: 09:07) Levon Inman ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman, assisted by S Rex Hoag. Key block delivered by Jose Rosenkoetter.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | --- | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-5-IND47 (4Q: 08:40) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donald Dennis, assisted by OLB Malcolm Woodson.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | --- | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-IND49 (4Q: 07:59) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | --- | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-BUF50 (4Q: 07:16) Joel Myers punted 42 yards. Reuben Daley returned the kick 10 yards to the BUF18. PENALTY: CB Camden Hinderliter of Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
1-10-BUF06 (4Q: 07:09) Bart Kerr ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Creighton |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) G.Farrell |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Spy | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | TE J.Manifold |
| --- | WILB H.Michalewicz | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | WLB C.McNeil | In Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| --- | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-8-BUF08 (4Q: 06:44) Abraham Cunningham ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Chandler Borders.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | In Box | --- | | X(SE) G.Farrell |
| +++ | NT J.Henderson | In Box | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty |
| +++ | RDE R.Harden | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley |
| +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | In Box | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Borders | In Box | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff |
| +++ | WLB A.Cohn | In Box | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Out of Box | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Out of Box | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-9-BUF07 (4Q: 05:59) Sam Rodriguez pass was intended for WR Devin Ruff and was intercepted by CB Jonah Anderson at the BUF05. The interception was returned 2 yards. Tackled by Devin Ruff. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | --- | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Double SLOT | +++ |
|
1-3-BUF03 (4Q: 05:51) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Sergio Parrish.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | NT S.Hordorwich | In Box | --- | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Blair |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Buchanan |
| --- | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-2-BUF02 (4Q: 05:04) Levon Inman ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Caswell, assisted by CB Tre Wooldridge.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE S.Hordorwich | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| --- | LCB S.Parrish | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB T.Wooldridge | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-3-BUF03 (4Q: 04:19) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Stephen Lindsay, assisted by ILB Pedro Muir.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE B.Rauch | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB D.Dennis | In Box | --- | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB L.Noblitt | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-1-BUF01 (4Q: 03:36) Carson Abrams attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 23, Buffalo 7 |
| (4Q: 03:28) Carson Abrams kicked off 63 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 15 yards to the BUF17. Tackled by Abraham Berry. |
1-10-BUF17 (4Q: 03:18) Sam Rodriguez pass was dropped by TE Sedrick Flaherty. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Double X(SE) | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF17 (4Q: 03:09) Play-Action. Sam Rodriguez scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE E.Vilimek | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT J.Henderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB C.Borders | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB L.Duran | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Ekernas | Short Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| --- | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-5-BUF22 (4Q: 02:44) Sam Rodriguez pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Devin Ruff. OLB Steven Caldwell defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Protect | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) D.Ruff | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Spy on QB | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | FB S.Roman | Protect | --- | WLB A.Cohn | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| --- | NB A.Berry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
4-5-BUF22 (4Q: 02:32) Sam Rodriguez pass completed to WR Gabe Farrell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Jonah Anderson, assisted by S Dave Godwin. The ball goes over on downs. PENALTY: G Tyrus Bernstein of Buffalo was called for an Intentional Face Mask. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Harden | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Borders | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE D.Creighton | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB A.Cohn | Spy on QB | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | --- | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 02:23) Levon Inman ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Rusty Donaldson, assisted by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman. PENALTY: T Jose Rosenkoetter of Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Walsh |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB S.Parrish | In Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| --- | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-20-BUF35 (4Q: 02:17) Levon Inman ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Malcolm Woodson. Indianapolis's Paul Cortez was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG P.Cortez |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
2-18-BUF33 (4Q: 02:05) Vincent Richard ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Pete Banks, assisted by S Rex Hoag.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE S.Newton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT E.Caswell | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE C.Hayes | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) H.Thomas |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB V.Richard | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | SLOT N.Parrish |
| +++ | WLB D.Dennis | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | LCB P.Banks | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Decker |
| +++ | RCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | NB C.Hinderliter | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| +++ | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS R.Daley | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-14-BUF29 (4Q: 01:58) Levon Inman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Nathaniel Ackerman, assisted by DT Rusty Donaldson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB W.Irvin |
| *** | LDE B.Rauch | In Box | --- | | X(SE) D.Blair |
| +++ | NT R.Donaldson | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Starks |
| +++ | RDE W.Myers | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) N.Parrish |
| +++ | SLB M.Woodson | In Box | +++ | | RB L.Inman | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB N.Ackerman | In Box | +++ | | FB P.Quayle |
| +++ | WILB P.Muir | In Box | +++ | | LT M.Winslett |
| +++ | WLB P.Banks | In Box | +++ | | LG F.Decker |
| +++ | LCB J.Lane | Out of Box | +++ | | C P.Williamson |
| +++ | RCB M.Stone | Out of Box | +++ | | RG S.Poston |
| --- | SS R.Hoag | Out of Box | +++ | | RT J.Rosenkoetter |
| +++ | FS S.Lindsay | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Buffalo called a time out. |
| 4-12-BUF27 (4Q: 01:50) Carson Abrams attempted a 44 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 26, Buffalo 7 |
| (4Q: 01:45) Carson Abrams kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
1-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:45) Sam Rodriguez pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Devin Ruff. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB A.Cunningham | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Preston | Double SLOT | +++ | | SLOT D.Ruff | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:38) Sam Rodriguez pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Sedrick Flaherty. OLB Archie Cohn blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Preston | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | LCB R.Barton | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| +++ | NB D.Schlidt | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS L.Duran | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF25 (4Q: 01:33) Sam Rodriguez sacked by OLB Archie Cohn for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Spencer Freitag. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Abraham Berry for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 32, Buffalo 7
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Press-2 | | QB S.Rodriguez |
| *** | LDE C.Bernard | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) L.Lilley | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Newsom | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | WLB K.Preston | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT T.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB R.Barton | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT D.Barrett |
| +++ | RCB J.Anderson | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG S.Freitag |
| --- | NB D.Schlidt | Short Zone | +++ | | C B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | DB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RG T.Bernstein |
| +++ | SS A.Berry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT O.Maloney |
| +++ | FS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (4Q: 01:33) Extra point by Carson Abrams was good. Indianapolis 33, Buffalo 7 |
| (4Q: 01:22) Carson Abrams kicked off 63 yards from the IND35. Rex Hoag returned the ball 18 yards to the BUF20. Tackled by Archie Cohn. |
1-10-BUF20 (4Q: 01:15) Landon Kemp pass completed to RB Bart Kerr for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell. Kerr gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Kemp |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Newsom | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | --- | | SLOT T.Howe | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Freitag |
| +++ | DB L.Duran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG O.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Burgess |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | --- |
|
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 00:37) Landon Kemp pass completed to WR Tim Howe for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Steven Caldwell, assisted by CB Levi Duran. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Kemp |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) B.Newsom | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Protect | +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT T.Howe | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | --- | | LT T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Freitag |
| +++ | DB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Burgess |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-BUF49 (4Q: 00:06) Landon Kemp pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bart Kerr. OLB Chance McNeil defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Kemp |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Newsom | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Manifold | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Bernstein |
| +++ | RCB D.Schlidt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Schweitzer |
| +++ | NB A.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Freitag |
| --- | DB L.Duran | Short Zone | +++ | | RG O.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Burgess |
| --- | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-BUF49 (4Q: 00:02) Play-Action. Landon Kemp pass was intended for WR Gabe Farrell and was intercepted by S Abraham Berry at the BUF50. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Sedrick Flaherty. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB L.Kemp |
| *** | LDE I.Godfrey | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) G.Farrell | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NT B.Loeffler | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE S.Flaherty | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE A.Cohn | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) B.Newsom | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB S.Caldwell | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Kerr | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | WLB C.McNeil | Short Zone | +++ | | TE J.Manifold | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | LCB J.Anderson | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT T.Bernstein |
| --- | RCB D.Schlidt | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG B.Schweitzer |
| --- | NB A.Berry | Double X(SE) | +++ | | C S.Freitag |
| +++ | DB L.Duran | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG O.Maloney |
| +++ | SS D.Godwin | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT E.Burgess |
| +++ | FS D.Ekernas | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 33, Buffalo Bills 7 |