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September 10, 1978 79° Liberty Bowl
Attendance: 45,526 (73%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 73 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-9-MEM 26 (14:16) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to MEM 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 51-Ronald Sapp)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Prevent
2-19-MEM 16 (14:12) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 15 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-20-MEM 15 (13:33) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler . Pass knocked down by 48-Eugene Holland . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 78-Rodney Towell) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-20-MEM 15 (13:28) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 44 yards to HOU 41. 26-James Connelly to HOU 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 45 (13:19) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-4-MEM 49 (12:32) 41-Justin Pryor ran to MEM 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
1-10-MEM 45 (11:49) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to MEM 37 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-2-MEM 37 (11:10) 41-Justin Pryor ran to MEM 26 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-MEM 26 (10:32) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to MEM 3 for 23 yards. Tackle by 35-Adam Young .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-3-MEM 3 (9:49) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 27-August Madrid for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 0 HOU 6
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
(9:46) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . MEM 0 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:46) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:46) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-10-MEM 25 (9:06) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-10-MEM 25 (8:33) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 42 for 32 yards. Tackle by 28-Gabriel Meza .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
1-10-HOU 42 (7:52) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 29 for 13 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
1-10-HOU 29 (7:07) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-HOU 22 (6:27) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 16 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Lamar Reynolds .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 16 (5:52) 36-Sterling Willis ran to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-11-HOU 18 (5:19) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-12-HOU 18 (4:46) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 6 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
(4:43) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 7 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:43) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. 26-James Connelly to HOU 26 for 36 yards. Tackle by 38-Gregory Shea .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 26 (4:37) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
1-10-HOU 36 (3:53) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-11-HOU 35 (3:09) 11-James Lightfoot ran to MEM 38 for 27 yards. 11-James Lightfoot slides to avoid being hit.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
1-10-MEM 38 (2:18) 1-Robert Burns ran to MEM 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
2-3-MEM 32 (1:35) 1-Robert Burns ran to MEM 20 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-Allen Mullins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-MEM 20 (0:48) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 41-Justin Pryor to MEM 6 for 14 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
1-6-MEM 6 (0:12) 1-Robert Burns ran to MEM 6 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
End of first quarter.
2-6-MEM 6 (15:00) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to MEM 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley . HOU 26-James Connelly was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-7-MEM 7 (14:21) 41-Justin Pryor ran to MEM 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
4-7-MEM 7 (13:46) 19-Daniel McCormack 25 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 7 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:44) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -4. 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 34 for 38 yards. Tackle by 19-Daniel McCormack .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 34 (13:38) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-MEM 46 (13:02) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to HOU 39 for 15 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 39 (12:20) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to HOU 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
2-9-HOU 38 (11:37) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 27 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
1-10-HOU 27 (11:01) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-11-HOU 28 (10:16) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 80-Leonard Ricks to HOU 13 for 15 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
1-10-HOU 13 (9:31) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-11-HOU 13 (8:52) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 5 for 8 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
3-3-HOU 5 (8:18) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler . incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-3-HOU 5 (8:14) 16-James Ewing 24 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 6-Walton Vasquez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 10 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:12) 16-James Ewing kicks 70 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:12) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 75-Luis Davidson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
1-15-HOU 20 (8:12) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-16-HOU 19 (7:34) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 35 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
1-10-HOU 35 (6:47) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-HOU 35 (6:43) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Deep Corners
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-10-HOU 35 (6:39) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at HOU 29 for -6 yards ( 95-Nathan Branch ). Sack allowed by 73-James Presley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-16-HOU 29 (5:59) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to MEM 20. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 21-Scott Breckenridge)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-11-HOU 34 (5:53) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM 19. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 19 (5:46) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 88-Fred Stevenson to MEM 36 for 17 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MEM 36 (5:00) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
2-1-MEM 46 (4:16) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 24-Roy Rumph .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
3-1-MEM 46 (4:11) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
4-1-MEM 46 (4:07) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-MEM 47 (3:31) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 88-Fred Stevenson . Pass knocked down by 77-Donald Barry . Pre ssure by 59-Roderi ck Carver.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 47 (3:26) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 80-Leonard Ricks . Pass knocked down by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
3-10-MEM 47 (3:22) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
Run Key
4-9-MEM 48 (2:44) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 45 yards to HOU 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 7 (2:34) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 30 for 23 yards. Tackle by 34-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 30 (2:00) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 45 for 15 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 45 (1:53) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 45 (1:50) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to MEM 14 for 41 yards. Tackle by 35-Adam Young . HOU 54-Patrick Eveland was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-MEM 14 (1:24) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to MEM 1 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Adam Young . Pressure by 90-Douglas Ba nda.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Timeout HOU
1-1-MEM 1 (1:18) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 10 HOU 16
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
(1:15) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . MEM 10 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:15) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:15) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 36 (1:10) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 24-Roy Rumph to HOU 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 48 (1:02) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler for 48 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 16 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
(0:55) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 17 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:55) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:55) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-6-HOU 29 (0:22) 11-James Lightfoot pass INTERCEPTED by 35-Adam Young at HOU 49. 35-Adam Young to HOU 49 for -0 yards. Tackle by 16-Todd Summ ers. Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-HOU 49 (0:18) 18-Antonio Wilson pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Cory Vargas at HOU 14. 23-Cory Vargas to HOU 13 for -0 yards. Tackl e by 82-Gerard Hall.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 13 (0:13) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 41-Justin Pryor . Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-HOU 13 (0:09) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . Pass knocked down by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 13 (0:05) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
End of half.
(15:00) 16-James Ewing kicks 67 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-12-HOU 23 (14:27) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 40 for 18 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley . P ressure by 68-Mar tin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (13:52) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at HOU 37 for -4 yards ( 95-Nathan Branch ). Sack allowed by 73-James Presley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
2-14-HOU 37 (13:14) 11-James Lightfoot pass INTERCEPTED by 34-David Steinman at MEM 41. 34-David Steinman to MEM 40 for -0 yard s. Tackle by 8 2-Larry Perez. Pr essure by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 40 (13:10) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Barry .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
2-9-MEM 41 (12:26) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 88-Fred Stevenson to HOU 45 for 13 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
1-10-HOU 45 (11:45) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 32 for 13 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 32 (10:58) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-James Cruz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
2-4-HOU 26 (10:22) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 23 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-1-HOU 23 (9:38) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-1-HOU 23 (9:06) 16-James Ewing 41 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 30 (9:02) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 45 for 15 yards. Tackle by 35-Adam Young . Pressur e by 98-Edward Ryan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (8:26) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to HOU 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan . Pressure by 97-John B iggs.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-5-HOU 50 (7:52) 41-Justin Pryor ran to MEM 50 for a short gain. Tackle by 69-Samuel Sanjuan .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-5-MEM 50 (7:10) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 16-Todd Summers . Pass knocked down by 35-Adam Young . Pressur e by 97-John Biggs.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-5-MEM 50 (7:04) 13-Juan Hanson punts 52 yard s to MEM -2.4-5-MEM 50 (7:04) 13-Juan Hanson punts 52 yards to MEM -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (6:56) 36-Sterling Willis ran to MEM 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
2-11-MEM 19 (6:13) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 30 for 12 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . MEM 65-Jeremy Contreras was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-MEM 30 (5:32) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 24-Roy Rumph to HOU 22 for 48 yards. Tackle by 48-Eugene Holland . Pressur e by 59-Roderick C arver.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 22 (4:51) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 84-Patrick Burke for 22 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 38-Gregory Shea was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 23 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
(4:47) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 64-Dewayne Garcia was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 24 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:47) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:47) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to MEM 42 for 33 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 42 (4:02) 1-Robert Burns ran to MEM 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-9-MEM 41 (3:19) 41-Justin Pryor ran to MEM 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 68-Dennis Self)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-19-HOU 49 (3:16) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to MEM 8 for 43 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda . Press ure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
1-8-MEM 8 (2:36) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pass knocked down by 30-Eric Blaisdell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 8 (2:33) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 41-Justin Pryor . Pass knocked down by 35-Adam Young . Pressure by 95-Nathan Br anch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-MEM 8 (2:28) 6-Walton Vasquez ran for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 24 HOU 23
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(2:23) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . MEM 91-Allen Mullins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 24 HOU 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:23) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (2:23) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MEM 25 (2:17) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MEM
3-11-MEM 24 (1:38) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-11-MEM 24 (1:34) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 26 yards to HOU 49.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 49 (1:29) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 47 for -3 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-13-HOU 47 (0:49) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 47 (0:45) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pass knocked down by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-13-HOU 47 (0:42) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to MEM 2.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 2 (0:32) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 1 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-11-MEM 1 (15:00) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 82-Gerard Hall .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-11-MEM 1 (14:57) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-10-MEM 2 (14:15) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 42 yards to MEM 43.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 43 (14:06) 11-James Lightfoot pass INTERCEPTED by 32-Edward Alston at MEM 22. 32-Edward Alston to MEM 22 for -0 yards. Tackle by 10-Br adley Sharp.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 22 (14:02) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall for 78 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 86-Ernest McNeill was injured on the play. MEM 30 HOU 24
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Run Key
(13:50) Extra point by 16-James Ewing is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:50) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (13:50) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 41-Justin Pryor to HOU 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Allen Mullins . Pre ssure by 90-Doug las Banda.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-11-HOU 24 (13:14) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-7-HOU 28 (12:37) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 41 for 14 yards. Tackle by 35-Adam Young .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (11:54) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 1-Robert Burns .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 41 (11:51) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 32-Edward Alston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-7-HOU 44 (11:17) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jared Kelly . Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Deep Corners
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 44 (11:13) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 9 (11:04) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 9 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MEM 9 (10:28) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 19 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 19 (9:46) 24-Roy Rumph ran to MEM 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-7-MEM 23 (9:04) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, intended for 84-Patrick Burke .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
3-7-MEM 23 (8:59) 18-Antonio Wilson pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Leonard Ricks . The pass was behind the receiver.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
4-7-MEM 23 (8:55) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 45 yards to HOU 33. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (8:49) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Edward Ryan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 39 (8:09) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (7:34) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 36 for 20 yards. Tackle by 32-Edward Alston . Press ure by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (6:52) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at MEM 42 for -6 yards ( 95-Nathan Branch ). Sack allowed by 73-James Presley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-16-MEM 42 (6:05) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to MEM 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 32-Edward Alston . Pressu re by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 36 (5:17) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to MEM 32 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-Gary Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-MEM 32 (4:54) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 73-James Presley)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-MEM 37 (4:54) 19-Daniel McCormack 55 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 30 HOU 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:50) Onside kick by 19-Daniel McCormack from HOU 35 recovered by MEM-24-Roy Rum ph to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 10-Bradley Sharp . HOU 41-Justin Pryor was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-HOU 41 (4:50) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to HOU 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 34 (4:08) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-2-HOU 33 (3:35) 24-Roy Rumph ran to HOU 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello . MEM 24-Roy Rumph was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-3-HOU 34 (2:53) 16-James Ewing 53 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 33 HOU 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:50) 16-James Ewing kicks 70 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:50) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 41-Justin Pryor to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 33 (2:17) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans . Pressu re by 95-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 38 (2:00) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at HOU 31 for -6 yards ( 68-Martin McMeans ). Sack allowed by 27-August Madrid .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-16-HOU 31 (1:42) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to MEM 46 for 23 yards. Tackle by 91-Allen Mullins . If the defense doesn\'t start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-MEM 46 (1:35) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 1-Robert Burns to MEM 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-3-MEM 39 (1:29) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp for 39 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 95-Nathan Branch . MEM 33 HOU 33
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
(1:21) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . MEM 33 HOU 34
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:21) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:21) (Hot Read) 18-Antonio Wilson pass complete to 36-Sterling Willis to HOU 17 for 58 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 17 (1:09) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 78-Leo Thompson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-10-HOU 17 (0:24) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MEM
3-12-HOU 18 (0:03) 16-James Ewing 37 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 36 HOU 34
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.