Regular Season Week 3: Gamblers at Gold
September 18, 1977 74° Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 49,866 (65%)
DEN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 11-Robert Allison kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to HOU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 74-Marvin Waldron . Press ure by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
1-10-HOU 35 (14:17) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
2-3-HOU 42 (13:37) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to DEN 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 48 (12:51) 27-August Madrid ran to DEN 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-David Aguila .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-DEN 49 (12:10) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-3-DEN 40 (11:31) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez . Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 40 (11:28) 13-Juan Hanson punts 36 yards to DEN 5. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 5 (11:21) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 81-Duane Cunningham)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-12-DEN 2 (11:21) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
2-12-DEN 2 (11:16) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Perez . Pass knocked down by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-12-DEN 2 (11:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 85-Adam Kerr . Pressure by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-12-DEN 2 (11:08) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 55 yards to HOU 42. 26-James Connelly to DEN 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 80-Dennis Poteete .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 46 (10:59) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 2-Everett Pettit to DEN 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-2-DEN 38 (10:25) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to DEN 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green . Pres sure by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 34 (9:41) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-11-DEN 35 (9:06) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to DEN 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
3-8-DEN 32 (8:29) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 26-James Connelly to DEN 29 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-5-DEN 29 (7:51) 19-Daniel McCormack 47 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 90-Clyde Raines) (Declined) DEN 0 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:47) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (7:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 17-Joseph Dailey for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 50-Paul Walker . DEN 6 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
(7:37) Extra point GOOD by 11-Robert Allison . DEN 7 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:37) 11-Robert Allison kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:37) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to DEN 49 for 26 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 49 (6:57) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to DEN 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-3-DEN 42 (6:16) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 46 for -4 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-DEN 46 (5:32) 27-August Madrid ran to DEN 48 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Mathew Snow .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-9-DEN 48 (4:58) 13-Juan Hanson punts 37 yards to DEN 11. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 11 (4:51) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 26 for 15 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 67-Keith Barge)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-15-DEN 5 (4:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Duane Cunningham .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-15-DEN 5 (4:44) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pressure by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
Pass Key
3-15-DEN 5 (4:40) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Adam Kerr to DEN 42 for 37 yards. Tackle by 99-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 42 (3:53) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 18-Michael Atkinson to HOU 40 for 18 yards. Tackle by 28-Jessie Castillo . Pre ssure by 51-Roland o Moulton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (3:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pass knocked down by 28-Jessie Castillo . Pressure by 92-A ugust Peterson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 40 (3:06) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 41 (2:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to HOU 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . P ressure by 50- Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 30 (1:34) 11-Robert Allison 48 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 37 (1:30) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-9-HOU 38 (0:58) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
3-6-HOU 41 (0:16) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Mathew Snow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of first quarter.
1-10-HOU 48 (15:00) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to HOU 48 for a short loss. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 48 (14:17) 27-August Madrid ran to HOU 45 for -3 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
3-13-HOU 45 (13:35) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to DEN 30 for 24 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez . Pressu re by 60-Blaine Her nandez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 30 (12:55) 2-Everett Pettit ran to DEN 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez . HOU 27-August Madrid was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-DEN 27 (12:20) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to DEN 13 for 14 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 13 (11:45) 2-Everett Pettit ran to DEN 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-DEN 13 (11:07) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . Pass knocked down by 20-Don Wilkerson . inco mplete, intende d for 16-Todd Su mmers. Pass knocked down by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-11-DEN 13 (11:03) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
4-10-DEN 13 (10:25) 19-Daniel McCormack 31 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 7 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:23) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (10:23) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 25 (10:18) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Adam Kerr to DEN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-4-DEN 31 (9:40) 19-Adam Cates sacked at DEN 24 for -6 yards ( 46-Jeffrey Keeley )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-DEN 24 (8:54) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 48 yards to HOU 27. 26-James Connelly to HOU 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 35 (8:45) 6-Walton Vasquez pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Bradley Leon at HOU 41. 33-Bradley Leon to HOU 41 for -0 yards. Tack le by 83-David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (8:41) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Adam Kerr to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver . Pressure by 51-Rolando Mou lton.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
2-8-HOU 40 (8:12) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to HOU 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 34 (7:35) 43-Donald Dahlquist ran to HOU 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
4-2-HOU 33 (6:59) 11-Robert Allison 52 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 10 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:55) 11-Robert Allison kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:55) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 45 for 20 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (6:09) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to HOU 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
Pass Key
2-5-HOU 50 (5:35) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to DEN 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-DEN 42 (5:01) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 41 (4:25) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 43 for -2 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short . DEN 64-John Short was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
3-10-DEN 43 (3:50) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to DEN 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-6-DEN 39 (3:10) 13-Juan Hanson punts 32 yards to DEN 7. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (3:04) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pressure by 99-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 7 (3:01) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 59-Jonathan Crabtree)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-14-DEN 4 (2:57) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Cory Vargas at DEN 34. 23-Cory Vargas to DEN 34 for -0 yards. Tackle by 12-Michael Sonnenb erg. Pressure by 9 2-August Peterson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 34 (2:52) 27-August Madrid ran to DEN 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Mathew Snow .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 32 (2:09) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to DEN 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-7-DEN 30 (2:00) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to DEN 7 for 23 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-7-DEN 7 (1:54) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 16-Todd Summers for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 10 HOU 12
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
(1:52) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . DEN 10 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:52) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:52) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-DEN 33 (1:15) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 36 (1:11) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 43-Donald Dahlquist)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-15-DEN 31 (1:11) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 39 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-DEN 39 (0:48) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . Press ure by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 40 (0:30) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Cory Vargas at HOU 32. 23-Cory Vargas to HOU 31 for -0 yards. Tackle by 12-Michael Sonnenb erg. Pressure by 50-Paul Walker.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (0:25) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 12-Frank Wiley)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-15-HOU 26 (0:25) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-15-HOU 26 (0:20) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 42 for 15 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 42 (0:14) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 12-Frank Wiley . Pressure by 64-John Short .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 42 (0:09) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson . Pass knocked down by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 42 (0:04) 6-Walton Vasquez sacked at HOU 32 for -10 yards ( 53-Eric Aaron ). Sack allowed by 52-Reginald Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide WR Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Adam Kerr to DEN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Todd David .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-3-DEN 32 (14:17) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-DEN 35 (13:32) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
4-1-DEN 35 (13:00) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 47 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (12:53) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-4-HOU 24 (12:14) 2-Everett Pettit ran to HOU 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 29 (11:38) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kyle .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 37 (10:53) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . Pass knocked down by 26-Roy Wiley . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 37 (10:48) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to DEN 45 for 18 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley . Pressure by 53-Eric Aa ron.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 45 (10:13) 2-Everett Pettit ran to DEN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-7-DEN 42 (9:30) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to DEN 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-DEN 37 (8:49) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pressure by 99-Mathew Snow . DEN 53-Eric Aaron was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-DEN 37 (8:46) 13-Juan Hanson punts 31 yards to DEN 7. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (8:39) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to DEN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas . Pres sure by 58-Matt hew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-5-DEN 12 (7:55) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 12 (7:51) 19-Adam Cates sacked at DEN 5 for -7 yards ( 59-Roderick Carver )
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
4-12-DEN 5 (7:22) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 44 yards to DEN 50. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 50 (7:16) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 37 for 13 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (6:42) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 30-George Webb to DEN 4 for 32 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-4-DEN 4 (5:52) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 73-James Presley)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-9-DEN 9 (5:52) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson . Pressure by 99-Mathew Snow .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 9 (5:49) 2-Everett Pettit ran to DEN 10 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-10-DEN 10 (5:15) 26-James Connelly ran to DEN 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-11-DEN 11 (4:32) 19-Daniel McCormack 29 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 67-Micah McEvoy was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 10 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:29) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (4:29) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to HOU 48 for 27 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Pressure by 51-R olando Moulton. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (3:54) 19-Adam Cates pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey . Pass knocked down by 48-Eugene Holland . Pressu re by 51-Rolando M oulton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 48 (3:49) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 24-Roy Rumph)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-15-DEN 47 (3:49) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Perez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-15-DEN 47 (3:44) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 17-Joseph Dailey to HOU 37 for 16 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 66-Thomas Abbas)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-25-DEN 37 (3:40) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 24-Roy Rumph to HOU 47 for 16 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiello . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 55-Boris Riggins)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (3:35) 43-Donald Dahlquist ran to HOU 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 30 (2:54) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to HOU 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-HOU 31 (2:16) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 31 (2:11) 11-Robert Allison 49 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 55-Boris Riggins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 13 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:08) 11-Robert Allison kicks 66 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -1. 28-Jessie Castillo to HOU 17 for 19 yards. Tackle by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 17 (2:04) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez . Pressure by 71-Kenneth Back .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 17 (2:01) 6-Walton Vasquez sacked at HOU 10 for -8 yards ( 94-Timothy Despres ). Sack allowed by 75-Luis Davidson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-18-HOU 10 (1:23) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 27-August Madrid . Pressure by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-18-HOU 10 (1:20) 13-Juan Hanson punts 55 yards to DEN 35. 17-Joseph Dailey to DEN 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 28-Jessie Castillo .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 46 (1:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 18-Michael Atkinson to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland . Pr essure by 50-P aul Walker.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-1-HOU 44 (0:33) 19-Adam Cates pass incomplete, dropped by 43-Donald Dahlquist . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 73-William Reaves)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
Pass Key
2-11-DEN 46 (0:30) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-11-DEN 45 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey . Pressure by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-DEN 45 (14:56) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 65 yards to HOU -10.4-11-DEN 45 (14:56) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 65 yards to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (14:48) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 49-Ronald Green . DEN 64-John Short was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 23 (14:10) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez . Pres sure by 53-Er ic Aaron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 26 (13:26) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 31 for 6 yards. 26-James Connelly FUMBLES ( 49-Ronald Green ) recovered by HOU-10-Bradley Sha rp at HOU 31. T ackle by 54-William Kyle.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 31 (12:45) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . HOU 52-Reginald Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 31 (12:40) 30-George Webb ran to HOU 28 for -3 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kyle .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
Timeout HOU
3-13-HOU 28 (12:06) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 30-George Webb to HOU 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 39 (11:28) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to DEN 17. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 17 (11:21) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 43-Donald Dahlquist to HOU 41 for 42 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland . Pressure by 9 9-Todd David. DEN 43-Donald Dahlquist was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (10:30) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 24-Roy Rumph to HOU 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 29 (9:47) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to HOU 12 for 17 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas . Press ure by 51-Rolando Moulton.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 12 (9:13) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 0 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-1-HOU 0 (8:36) 43-Donald Dahlquist ran to HOU 0 for a short gain. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 19 HOU 16
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(8:34) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 10-Felix Perez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
(8:34) 11-Robert Allison kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:34) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (8:30) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson . Pre ssure by 53-E ric Aaron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 27 (7:49) 2-Everett Pettit ran to HOU 23 for -4 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-12-HOU 23 (7:04) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to DEN 28. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 28 (6:57) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 18-Michael Atkinson to HOU 44 for 28 yards. Tackle by 28-Jessie Castillo . Pressure by 59-Rod erick Carver.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (6:12) 19-Adam Cates pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 44 (6:08) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 44 (6:03) 19-Adam Cates pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 44 (5:58) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 43-Donald Dahlquist)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-15-HOU 49 (5:58) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 40 yards to HOU 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 9 (5:51) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 7 for -2 yards. Tackle by 33-Bradley Leon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-12-HOU 7 (5:07) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jared Kelly . Pass knocked down by 49-Ronald Green . Pressure by 94-Timothy Des pres.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-12-HOU 7 (5:02) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 7 (4:59) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to DEN 42. Fair Catch by 17-Joseph Dailey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 42 (4:52) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 18-Michael Atkinson to HOU 28 for 30 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 28 (4:45) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to HOU 16 for 12 yards. Tackle by 99-Todd David . Pressu re by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 16 (4:04) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 85-Adam Kerr to HOU 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver . Pressure by 58-Matthew Har d.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 14 (3:23) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at HOU 24 for -10 yards ( 62-Thomas Campbell ). Sack allowed by 66-Thomas Abbas .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-18-HOU 24 (2:44) 19-Adam Cates pass complete to 17-Joseph Dailey to HOU 9 for 14 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver . Pressur e by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 9 (2:07) 11-Robert Allison 28 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 22 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:04) 11-Robert Allison kicks 67 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:04) 6-Walton Vasquez pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pressure by 53-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (2:02) 6-Walton Vasquez pass INTERCEPTED by 26-Roy Wiley at HOU 47. 26-Roy Wiley to HOU 48 for -0 yards. Tackle by 16-Todd Summers .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 48 (1:57) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to HOU 29 for 19 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 29 (1:50) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 18 (1:46) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to HOU 18 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 18 (1:13) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to HOU 18 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 18 (0:36) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to HOU 18 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 18 (0:03) 11-Robert Allison 36 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.