Regular Season Week 1: Wheels at Panthers
September 03, 2023 70° Pontiac Silverdome
Attendance: 73,391 (91%)
DET has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 9-Jean Howlett kicks 73 yards from MIC 35 to DET -8. 86-Jack Stahr to DET 31 for 39 yards. Tackle by 9-Jean Howlett .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 31 (14:55) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 58-Daniel Mitten . incomplete, intended for 47-David Markel .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DET 31 (14:51) 39-Robert Black ran to DET 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Alfred Workman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-7-DET 34 (14:15) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 80-Joseph Wade to DET 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-1-DET 41 (13:36) 8-Alex Jones punts 35 yards to MIC 24.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 24 (13:26) 33-Stephen Faison ran to MIC 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 24-William Belmont .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-MIC 24 (12:52) 33-Stephen Faison ran to MIC 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 3-Fred Lovell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-1-MIC 33 (12:07) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to MIC 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty . Pressure by 99-Larry Morehouse .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 38 (11:27) 36-James Boyer ran to DET 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 3-Fred Lovell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 49 (10:53) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 20-Mark Roberts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-3-DET 41 (10:12) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 22-Kent Smith to DET 26 for 15 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-DET 26 (9:35) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 23-William Parrott . incomplete, intended for 88-Keith Jennings .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-DET 26 (9:31) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 90-Roy Kneeland . incomplete, intended for 80-Jake Butt . DET 64-Robert Humphrey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-DET 26 (9:28) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 3-Fred Lovell . incomplete, intended for 80-Jake Butt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-10-DET 26 (9:26) 9-Jean Howlett 45 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 3 DET 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:23) 9-Jean Howlett kicks 75 yards from MIC 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (9:23) 47-David Markel ran to DET 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-12-DET 23 (8:44) 47-David Markel ran to DET 35 for 12 yards. Tackle by 32-Martin Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 35 (8:07) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 39-Robert Black to MIC 49 for 16 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 49 (7:25) 8-James Cilley ran to MIC 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Ronald Pirkle .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (6:36) 43-Todd Chester ran to MIC 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 28-Jeffrey Bussell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-1-MIC 28 (5:51) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 39-Robert Black to MIC 32 for -3 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-MIC 32 (5:11) 45-Marcus Gonzalez ran to MIC 26 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Victor Ross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 26 (4:37) 39-Robert Black ran to MIC 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-12-MIC 28 (4:04) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to MIC 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 28-Jeffrey Bussell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-MIC 24 (3:30) PENALTY - False Start (DET 80-Joseph Wade)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-13-MIC 29 (3:30) 8-James Cilley pass INTERCEPTED by 93-Andy Flowers at MIC 20. 93-Andy Flowers to MIC 20 for 0 yards. Tackle by 15-Juan Vance . Pressure by 52-Tyrone Prado .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 20 (3:26) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 34-Andres Jeffery to MIC 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 32 (2:43) 33-Stephen Faison ran to MIC 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 3-Fred Lovell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 49 (2:00) 1-Robert Townsend pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Roy Kneeland at DET 43. 90-Roy Kneeland to DET 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-John Naquin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 44 (1:57) 47-David Markel ran to DET 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Frank Coggin . PENALTY - Offsides (MIC 92-Christopher Johns) (Declined) PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MIC 90-Frank Coggin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-MIC 41 (1:55) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 47-David Markel to MIC 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 41 (1:10) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to MIC 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Victor Ross . Nice job by 83-Martin Blanco on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 30 (0:34) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 32-Martin Jackson . incomplete, intended for 63-Duane Hall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 30 (0:31) 8-James Cilley sacked at MIC 38 for -7 yards ( 52-Tyrone Prado ). Sack allowed by 74-Walter Harvin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
3-17-MIC 38 (15:00) 8-James Cilley pass incomplete, intended for 83-Martin Blanco . Pressure by 90-Frank Coggin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-17-MIC 38 (14:56) 9-Joseph Hilliard 55 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MIC 45 (14:52) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 33-Stephen Faison to DET 39 for 17 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-DET 39 (14:05) 36-James Boyer ran to DET 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-George Norris .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DET 28 (13:27) 22-Kent Smith ran to DET 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 3-Fred Lovell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-DET 18 (12:45) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 49-Joseph Davis . incomplete, intended for 89-Billy Hampton . Pressure by 94-Fred Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-DET 18 (12:41) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 3-Fred Lovell . incomplete, intended for 47-John Naquin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-10-DET 18 (12:37) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 22-Kent Smith to DET 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-9-DET 16 (11:52) 9-Jean Howlett 34 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 6 DET 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:49) 9-Jean Howlett kicks 74 yards from MIC 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (11:49) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to DET 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Victor Ross . 83-Martin Blanco did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-DET 32 (11:03) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 43-Kevin McCormick . incomplete, intended for 27-Mason Jahr . Pressure by 90-Frank Coggin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-3-DET 32 (11:00) 47-David Markel ran to DET 37 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Ernest McNitt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-DET 37 (10:18) 47-David Markel ran to DET 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-DET 35 (9:35) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 43-Todd Chester to DET 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Daniel Mitten .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-10-DET 37 (8:50) 8-James Cilley sacked at DET 28 for -10 yards ( 52-Tyrone Prado ). Sack allowed by 74-Walter Harvin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-19-DET 28 (8:06) 8-Alex Jones punts 51 yards to MIC 22. 22-Kent Smith to MIC 30 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-William Belmont .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 30 (7:57) 1-Robert Townsend ran to MIC 44 for 14 yards. Tackle by 30-Stephen Obyrne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 44 (7:18) 22-Kent Smith ran to MIC 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Robert Humphrey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-MIC 45 (6:45) 22-Kent Smith ran to DET 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-William Parrott .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DET 44 (6:06) 11-Walter Saxon ran to DET 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-George Norris .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-1-DET 35 (5:30) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 33-Stephen Faison to DET 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DET 34 (4:48) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 81-Anthony Carter to DET 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Stephen Obyrne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-5-DET 30 (4:12) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 3-Fred Lovell . incomplete, intended for 47-John Naquin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-5-DET 30 (4:08) 1-Robert Townsend sacked at DET 40 for -10 yards ( 94-Fred Davis ). Sack allowed by 33-Stephen Faison . DET 96-Clifford Weymouth was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-15-DET 40 (3:23) 4-Joseph McCreight punts 42 yards to DET -3.4-15-DET 40 (3:23) 4-Joseph McCreight punts 42 yards to DET -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 20 (3:15) 47-David Markel ran to DET 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Ernest McNitt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-7-DET 23 (2:32) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to DET 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Victor Ross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-DET 31 (2:00) 8-James Cilley pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Martin Blanco .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-DET 31 (1:57) 39-Robert Black ran to DET 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Brent Spencer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-8-DET 33 (1:18) 39-Robert Black ran to DET 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-9-DET 32 (0:33) 8-Alex Jones punts 47 yards to MIC 21. Fair Catch by 22-Kent Smith . MIC 51-Mark Keever was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 21 (0:26) 33-Stephen Faison ran to MIC 21 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Richard Campbell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 9-Joseph Hilliard kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to MIC -5. 33-Stephen Faison to MIC 22 for 27 yards. Tackle by 97-Richard Parnell .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 22 (14:56) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 25-Herbert Hoff . incomplete, intended for 34-Andres Jeffery .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-10-MIC 22 (14:53) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 34-Andres Jeffery to MIC 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis . 49-Joseph Davis got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-5-MIC 27 (14:15) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 25-Herbert Hoff . incomplete, intended for 81-Anthony Carter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-5-MIC 27 (14:12) 4-Joseph McCreight punts 50 yards to DET 23. Fair Catch by 86-Jack Stahr .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 23 (14:05) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 86-Jack Stahr to DET 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Richard Day .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-DET 25 (13:31) 47-David Markel ran to DET 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 32-Martin Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
3-5-DET 27 (12:50) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 39-Robert Black to DET 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 28-Jeffrey Bussell . Nice job by 39-Robert Black on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-4-DET 28 (12:14) 8-Alex Jones punts 49 yards to MIC 22. 22-Kent Smith to MIC 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Roy Kneeland .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 23 (12:06) 36-James Boyer ran to MIC 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Ernie Neely .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-MIC 23 (11:31) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to MIC 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 90-Roy Kneeland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-5-MIC 29 (10:47) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to MIC 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 90-Roy Kneeland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 38 (10:01) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 90-Roy Kneeland . incomplete, intended for 80-Jake Butt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 38 (9:58) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 82-Jerry Medina to DET 31 for 31 yards. Tackle by 3-Fred Lovell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-DET 31 (9:23) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 57-Ernie Neely . incomplete, intended for 11-Walter Saxon .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-10-DET 31 (9:20) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 80-Jake Butt to DET 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-5-DET 26 (8:44) 1-Robert Townsend sacked at DET 34 for -8 yards ( 24-William Belmont ). Sack allowed by 63-Cameron May .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-13-DET 34 (8:03) 9-Jean Howlett 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 9 DET 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:00) 9-Jean Howlett kicks 75 yards from MIC 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (8:00) 47-David Markel ran to DET 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-DET 23 (7:26) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 48-Victor Ross . incomplete, intended for 83-Martin Blanco .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-12-DET 23 (7:22) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 29-Ronald Pirkle . incomplete, intended for 80-Joseph Wade .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-12-DET 23 (7:19) 8-Alex Jones punts 45 yards to MIC 32. Fair Catch by 22-Kent Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 32 (7:12) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 25-Herbert Hoff . incomplete, intended for 89-Billy Hampton . 25-Herbert Hoff got away with a hold on that play. DET 64-Robert Humphrey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 32 (7:08) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 21-Scott Hernadez . incomplete, intended for 89-Billy Hampton .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-MIC 32 (7:06) 36-James Boyer ran to MIC 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Walter Keller . PENALTY - Holding (MIC 73-James Galloway) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
4-7-MIC 34 (7:03) 4-Joseph McCreight punts 42 yards to DET 23. Fair Catch by 86-Jack Stahr .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 23 (6:57) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to DET 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Alfred Workman . 83-Martin Blanco did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Offsides (MIC 90-Frank Coggin)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
1-5-DET 28 (6:53) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to DET 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever . 83-Martin Blanco breaks down the CB. Pressure by 90-Frank Coggin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 39 (6:12) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 27-Mason Jahr to DET 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 28-Jeffrey Bussell . Great move by 27-Mason Jahr to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-2-DET 47 (5:26) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 43-Todd Chester to DET 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Ernest McNitt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-2-DET 46 (4:45) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 80-Joseph Wade to MIC 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Ronald Pirkle .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 44 (4:03) 47-David Markel ran to MIC 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Christopher Johns .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-MIC 43 (3:26) 39-Robert Black ran to MIC 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Christopher Johns .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-7-MIC 42 (2:42) 8-James Cilley pass INTERCEPTED by 43-Kevin McCormick at MIC 40. 43-Kevin McCormick to MIC 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 86-Jack Stahr .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 41 (2:39) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 48-Frederick Booth .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DET 47 (2:00) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to DET 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-1-DET 38 (1:24) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to DET 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Stephen Obyrne .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
1-10-DET 33 (0:46) 22-Kent Smith ran to DET 24 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Frederick Booth .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-2-DET 24 (15:00) 1-Robert Townsend pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Roy Kneeland at DET 17. 90-Roy Kneeland to DET 16 for -0 yards. Tackle by 47-John Naquin . 20-Mark Roberts totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 16 (14:56) 47-David Markel ran to DET 15 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-DET 15 (14:20) 8-James Cilley pass incomplete, dropped by 39-Robert Black .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-12-DET 15 (14:18) 8-James Cilley sacked at DET 5 for -10 yards ( 52-Tyrone Prado ). Sack allowed by 74-Walter Harvin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-21-DET 5 (13:42) 8-Alex Jones punts 46 yards to MIC 49. 22-Kent Smith to DET 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-Marcus Gonzalez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 43 (13:34) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 35 for 8 yards. 33-Stephen Faison FUMBLES ( 49-Joseph Davis ) recovered by DET-49-Joseph Dav is to DET 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 65-Rigoberto Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-DET 40 (13:29) 47-David Markel ran to DET 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Mark Keever . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
2-11-DET 38 (12:53) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 91-Richard Day . incomplete, intended for 83-Martin Blanco . DET 63-Duane Hall was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-11-DET 38 (12:49) 8-James Cilley pass Pass knocked down by 48-Victor Ross . incomplete, intended for 15-Juan Vance . Pressure by 99-Brent Spencer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-DET 38 (12:46) 8-Alex Jones punts 43 yards to MIC 19. Fair Catch by 22-Kent Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 19 (12:39) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 34-Andres Jeffery to MIC 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-MIC 25 (11:58) 1-Robert Townsend pass INTERCEPTED by 23-William Parrott at MIC 37. 23-William Parrott to MIC 37 for 0 yards. Tackle by 81-Anthony Carter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (11:55) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 47-David Markel to MIC 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Alfred Workman . DET 43-Todd Chester was injured on the play. MIC 28-Jeffrey Bussell was injured on the play. PENALTY - Facemask (MIC 57-Alfred Workman)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Swing
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 17 (11:51) 39-Robert Black ran to MIC 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Kevin McCormick .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-5-MIC 12 (11:07) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 83-Martin Blanco to MIC 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 29-Ronald Pirkle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-4-MIC 11 (10:32) 8-James Cilley pass incomplete, intended for 27-Mason Jahr . Pressure by 90-Frank Coggin . 29-Ronald Pirkle got away with a hold on that play. MIC 92-Christopher Johns was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-4-MIC 11 (10:27) 9-Joseph Hilliard 28 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 9 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:24) 9-Joseph Hilliard kicks 69 yards from DET 35 to MIC -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MIC 25 (10:24) 36-James Boyer ran to MIC 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Ernie Neely .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-MIC 24 (9:51) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 57-Ernie Neely . incomplete, intended for 47-John Naquin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-11-MIC 24 (9:48) 22-Kent Smith ran to MIC 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 30-Stephen Obyrne .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-MIC 36 (9:05) 1-Robert Townsend pass incomplete, dropped by 33-Stephen Faison . The coverage on that play was extremely tight. MIC 36-James Boyer was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 36 (9:01) 22-Kent Smith ran to MIC 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 64-Robert Humphrey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-8-MIC 38 (8:20) 1-Robert Townsend pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Billy Hampton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-8-MIC 38 (8:16) 4-Joseph McCreight punts 44 yards to DET 17. Fair Catch by 86-Jack Stahr .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 17 (8:09) 47-David Markel ran to DET 16 for -2 yards. Tackle by 55-Ernest McNitt . I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-DET 16 (7:28) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 39-Robert Black to DET 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Victor Ross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-11-DET 17 (6:53) 8-James Cilley pass complete to 27-Mason Jahr to DET 17 for a short gain. Tackle by 28-Jeffrey Bussell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-11-DET 17 (6:10) 8-Alex Jones punts 49 yards to MIC 34. 22-Kent Smith to MIC 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MIC 38 (6:00) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 3-Fred Lovell . incomplete, intended for 47-John Naquin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 38 (5:57) 1-Robert Townsend pass INTERCEPTED by 25-Herbert Hoff at MIC 42. 25-Herbert Hoff to MIC 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 89-Billy Hampton . Pressure by 94-Fred Davis .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 41 (5:51) 8-James Cilley pass INTERCEPTED by 28-Jeffrey Bussell at MIC 37. 28-Jeffrey Bussell to MIC 37 for -0 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Black . Pressure by 52-Tyrone Prado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MIC 37 (5:47) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 47-John Naquin to MIC 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-4-MIC 42 (5:06) 36-James Boyer ran to MIC 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-William Parrott . MIC 63-Cameron May was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-MIC 48 (4:25) 1-Robert Townsend pass Pass knocked down by 21-Scott Hernadez . incomplete, intended for 11-Walter Saxon . DET 94-Fred Davis was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MIC 48 (4:21) 22-Kent Smith ran to DET 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 20-Mark Roberts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-1-DET 43 (3:48) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 11-Walter Saxon to DET 32 for 11 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-DET 32 (3:43) 1-Robert Townsend pass incomplete, intended for 33-Stephen Faison . MIC 65-Rigoberto Davis was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-DET 32 (3:39) 1-Robert Townsend pass complete to 36-James Boyer to DET 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 90-Roy Kneeland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-DET 26 (2:56) 23-Jose Genovese ran to DET 17 for 9 yards. Tackle by 20-Mark Roberts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-DET 17 (2:12) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Albert Daugherty .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-DET 18 (2:00) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 10 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
Timeout DET
3-3-DET 10 (1:55) 22-Kent Smith ran to DET 3 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Frederick Booth . PENALTY - Holding (MIC 81-Anthony Carter)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-13-DET 20 (1:51) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 20 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Roy Kneeland .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout DET
4-13-DET 20 (1:48) 9-Jean Howlett 38 yard field goal is GOOD. MIC 12 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:45) 9-Jean Howlett kicks 68 yards from MIC 35 to DET -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (1:45) 8-James Cilley pass incomplete, intended for 86-Jack Stahr . 29-Ronald Pirkle got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DET 25 (1:42) 8-James Cilley pass INTERCEPTED by 91-Richard Day at DET 37. 91-Richard Day to DET 37 for -0 yards. Tackle by 39-Robert Black . Pressure by 90-Frank Coggin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DET 37 (1:37) 33-Stephen Faison ran to DET 24 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-Joseph Davis .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
Timeout DET
1-10-DET 24 (1:30) 1-Robert Townsend kneeled down to DET 24 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Run Key
2-10-DET 24 (0:54) 1-Robert Townsend kneeled down to DET 24 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-DET 24 (0:14) 1-Robert Townsend kneeled down to DET 24 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
End of fourth quarter.