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Week 12: Pittsburgh Maulers at Charlotte Hornets

November 19, 1978
71°
American Legion Memorial Stadium (Charlotte, NC) Attendance: 37,728 (75%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 8-Bret Curley kicks 68 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (15:00) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 20-Robert Bonfiglio. Pass knocked down by 54-Brian Lowe. Pressure by 94-Eric Reed.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 25 (14:57) 3-George Melton pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
3-5-CHA 30 (14:20) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 47 for 17 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez. PENALTY - Holding (CHA 62-Michael Becker) (Declined) PENALTY - Holding (CHA 62-Michael Becker)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-15-CHA 20 (14:16) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-14-CHA 21 (13:38) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 46 yards to PIT 33. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 33 (13:31) 13-Michael White pass INTERCEPTED by 23-Charles McMillan at CHA 40. 23-Charles McMillan to CHA 40 for -0 yards. Tackle by 17-Robert Richards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-CHA 40 (13:26) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Emil Hoban. Pass knocked down by 47-Randy Ertel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 40 (13:23) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-7-CHA 43 (12:42) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
4-9-CHA 42 (11:59) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 50 yards to PIT 8. 27-John Murray to PIT 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 18 (11:51) 13-Michael White pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to PIT 23 for 5 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
2-5-PIT 23 (11:16) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-1-PIT 28 (10:34) 13-Michael White pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to PIT 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Fernando Stone. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 69-Tim Kaufman)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
3-10-PIT 18 (10:30) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 86-John Gordon. Pressure by 91-Brian Queen.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
4-10-PIT 18 (10:25) 5-Julian Nolan punts 47 yards to CHA 36. Fair Catch by 48-Jerry Roux.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 36 (10:18) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 28 for -7 yards (94-Eric Reed). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-17-CHA 28 (9:40) 3-George Melton pass complete to 87-Jorge Dougherty to PIT 48 for 24 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 48 (8:55) 48-Jerry Roux ran to PIT 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 36 (8:13) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 96-Charles Miller.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-10-PIT 36 (8:09) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 20-Robert Bonfiglio. Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-PIT 36 (8:04) 48-Jerry Roux ran to PIT 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-5-PIT 31 (7:29) 17-Willie Putnam 48 yard field goal is GOOD. CHA 3 PIT 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:25) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 74 yards from CHA 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (7:25) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-12-PIT 23 (6:41) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards. Pressure by 99-Fernando Stone.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
3-12-PIT 23 (6:37) 13-Michael White sacked at PIT 15 for -9 yards (95-Michael Griffith). Sack allowed by 83-Robert Diaz.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
4-20-PIT 15 (5:56) 5-Julian Nolan punts 50 yards to CHA 35. Fair Catch by 48-Jerry Roux.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 35 (5:50) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-2-CHA 43 (5:08) 48-Jerry Roux ran to PIT 33 for 24 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 33 (4:32) 47-Humberto Gray ran to PIT 23 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 23 (3:48) 48-Jerry Roux ran to PIT 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-9-PIT 22 (3:13) 3-George Melton sacked at PIT 31 for -9 yards (91-Terry Goodwin). Sack allowed by 27-Jorge Knox.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Timeout CHA
3-18-PIT 31 (2:37) 3-George Melton sacked at PIT 37 for -6 yards (90-John Hunter). Sack allowed by 68-John Abdallah.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-24-PIT 37 (1:56) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 42 yards to PIT -5.4-24-PIT 37 (1:56) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 42 yards to PIT -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (1:48) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
1-10-PIT 32 (1:10) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-3-PIT 38 (0:29) 13-Michael White pass complete to 82-Dennis McLean to PIT 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
End of first quarter.
3-3-PIT 39 (15:00) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to CHA 37 for 24 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. PIT 69-Tim Kaufman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-CHA 37 (14:16) 13-Michael White pass complete to 82-Dennis McLean to CHA 1 for 36 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason. Pressure by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. PENALTY - Offsides (CHA 99-Fernando Stone) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-1-CHA 1 (14:07) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 71-Andre Adkins)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-6-CHA 6 (14:07) Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-1-CHA 0 (13:27) 27-John Murray ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 3 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
(13:25) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 3 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:25) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -9. 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 31 for 41 yards. Tackle by 8-Bret Curley.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 31 (13:20) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 21 for -10 yards (94-Eric Reed). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
2-20-CHA 21 (12:39) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Robert Bonfiglio.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-20-CHA 21 (12:35) 3-George Melton pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large. Pressure by 94-Eric Reed.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-15-CHA 26 (11:48) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 45 yards to PIT 29. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 29 (11:42) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 43 for 14 yards. Tackle by 92-Frank Greenbaum.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
1-10-PIT 43 (11:00) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to CHA 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (CHA 38-Joseph Abernathy)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
1-10-CHA 34 (10:55) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-CHA 24 (10:12) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to CHA 11 for 13 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-CHA 11 (9:31) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 3 PIT 13
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
(9:28) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 3 PIT 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:28) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (9:28) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Timeout CHA
2-2-CHA 33 (8:53) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 28 for -5 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
3-7-CHA 28 (8:13) 3-George Melton pass complete to 47-Humberto Gray to CHA 44 for 16 yards. Tackle by 95-Leonel Martinsen. Pressure by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 44 (7:34) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-5-CHA 49 (6:56) 20-Robert Bonfiglio ran to CHA 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 35-Guadalupe Pierce.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-CHA 48 (6:24) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 39 for -9 yards (95-Leonel Martinsen). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-15-CHA 39 (5:39) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 43 yards to PIT 18. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 18 (5:33) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-7-PIT 21 (4:48) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-PIT 28 (4:13) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan. CHA 95-Michael Griffith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
1-10-PIT 39 (3:29) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 39 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen. CHA 92-Frank Greenbaum was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Run Key
2-11-PIT 39 (2:51) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 71-Andre Adkins)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-16-PIT 34 (2:51) 13-Michael White pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to CHA 23 for 43 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 65-Herman Winn)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-19-PIT 30 (2:44) 13-Michael White pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat. Pressure by 14-Thomas Ross.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
3-19-PIT 30 (2:41) 13-Michael White pass complete to 86-John Gordon to PIT 49 for 19 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-1-PIT 49 (2:00) 5-Julian Nolan punts 47 yards to CHA 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 4 (1:51) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Terry Goodwin.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-9-CHA 5 (1:12) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 15 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 15 (0:26) 47-Humberto Gray ran to CHA 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 72 yards from CHA 35 to PIT -7. 27-John Murray to PIT 24 for 31 yards. Tackle by 78-Wayne Harris.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 24 (14:56) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to CHA 8 for 67 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
1-8-CHA 8 (14:06) 13-Michael White sacked at CHA 16 for -8 yards (51-Alfonso Bessey)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-16-CHA 16 (13:29) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 3 PIT 20
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(13:25) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 3 PIT 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:25) 8-Bret Curley kicks 71 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (13:25) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 48-Jerry Roux.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 25 (13:21) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 39 (12:45) 3-George Melton pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large. Pressure by 95-Leonel Martinsen. PENALTY - Holding (CHA 88-Paul Williams)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-16-CHA 32 (12:42) 3-George Melton FUMBLES recovered by CHA-64-Norris Scott at CHA 31. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
2-18-CHA 31 (12:04) 48-Jerry Roux ran to CHA 26 for -5 yards. Tackle by 91-Terry Goodwin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-23-CHA 26 (11:24) 3-George Melton pass INTERCEPTED by 47-Randy Ertel at CHA 34. 47-Randy Ertel to CHA 33 for 0 yards. Tackle by 20-Robert Bonfiglio.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 33 (11:20) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to CHA 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-CHA 22 (10:45) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat for 22 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 3 PIT 27
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
(10:41) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 3 PIT 28
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:41) 8-Bret Curley kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (10:41) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 34-Ricky Jackson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 25 (10:37) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 96-Charles Miller)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-5-CHA 30 (10:33) 3-George Melton pass complete to 47-Humberto Gray to PIT 46 for 24 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-10-PIT 46 (10:05) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to PIT 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
2-5-PIT 41 (9:42) 3-George Melton pass complete to 85-Samuel Kiefer to PIT 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-George Rice.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-1-PIT 37 (9:19) 3-George Melton pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Paul Brooks at PIT 24. 33-Paul Brooks to PIT 24 for -0 yards. Tackle by 87-Jorge Dougherty. Pressure by 91-Terry Goodwin.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 24 (9:16) 13-Michael White pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 42 for 18 yards. Tackle by 56-Stephen Miller.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 42 (8:30) 13-Michael White pass complete to 82-Dennis McLean to PIT 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Fernando Stone. Pressure by 95-Michael Griffith.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-6-PIT 46 (7:48) 13-Michael White pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to CHA 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 47 (7:13) 13-Michael White pass complete to 27-John Murray to CHA 19 for 28 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 19 (6:30) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to CHA 4 for 15 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-4-CHA 4 (5:54) 24-Robert Ensley ran for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 3 PIT 34
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(5:51) Extra point by 8-Bret Curley is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:51) 8-Bret Curley kicks 67 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -2. 20-Robert Bonfiglio for 102yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 56-Stephen Miller was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CHA 99-Fernando Stone was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CHA 9 PIT 34
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
(5:37) Extra point GOOD by 17-Willie Putnam. CHA 10 PIT 34
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:37) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 74 yards from CHA 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (5:37) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-David Bronson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-3-PIT 32 (5:00) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Stephen Miller.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
3-1-PIT 34 (4:19) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 34 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
4-1-PIT 34 (3:41) 5-Julian Nolan punts 49 yards to CHA 17. Fair Catch by 48-Jerry Roux.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHA 17 (3:34) PENALTY - False Start (CHA 3-George Melton)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
1-15-CHA 12 (3:34) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
2-15-CHA 12 (3:31) 3-George Melton pass complete to 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 35 for 23 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large. Pressure by 94-Eric Reed.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 35 (3:04) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez. Pressure by 90-John Hunter. PIT 54-Brian Lowe was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-6-CHA 40 (2:43) 3-George Melton pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux to CHA 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 50 (2:18) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Jorge Dougherty. The pass was behind the receiver.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-CHA 50 (2:14) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 82-Emil Hoban. Pass knocked down by 44-Bradley Martinez. Pressure by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-10-CHA 50 (2:09) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 26-William Dolloff. CHA 64-Norris Scott was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-CHA 50 (2:05) 13-Thomas Desantiago punts 37 yards to PIT 13. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 13 (1:59) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 76-Pete Gabriel)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-15-PIT 8 (1:59) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-9-PIT 14 (1:20) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 34 for 19 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 34 (0:38) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 71-Andre Adkins)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-15-PIT 29 (0:38) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-PIT 35 (0:03) 13-Michael White pass complete to 86-John Gordon to CHA 7 for 58 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-7-CHA 7 (15:00) 24-Robert Ensley ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 10 PIT 40
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(14:57) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 10 PIT 41
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (14:57) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 17 for -8 yards (54-Brian Lowe) 3-George Melton FUMBLES (54-Brian Lowe) recovered by PIT-20-George Rice at CHA 15.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 15 (14:54) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to CHA 8 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-3-CHA 8 (14:21) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
3-1-CHA 6 (13:41) 24-Robert Ensley ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 97-David Bronson was injured on the play. CHA 10 PIT 47
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(13:39) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 10 PIT 48
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:39) 8-Bret Curley kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to CHA 0. 20-Robert Bonfiglio to CHA 27 for 28 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 27 (13:34) 3-George Melton pass complete to 82-Emil Hoban to CHA 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez. Pressure by 91-Terry Goodwin.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-3-CHA 34 (13:11) PENALTY - False Start (CHA 20-Robert Bonfiglio)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-CHA 29 (13:11) 3-George Melton pass incomplete, intended for 34-Ricky Jackson. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-8-CHA 29 (13:07) 3-George Melton pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Paul Brooks at CHA 48. 33-Paul Brooks to CHA 48 for -0 yards. Tackle by 87-Jorge Dougherty. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 48 (13:03) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to CHA 30 for 18 yards. Tackle by 92-Frank Greenbaum. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 30 (12:22) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Brian Queen. CHA 56-Stephen Miller was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Run Key
2-10-CHA 31 (11:40) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-7-CHA 27 (11:07) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to CHA 9 for 18 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-9-CHA 9 (10:21) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Alfonso Bessey.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
2-8-CHA 8 (9:39) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 3 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
3-3-CHA 3 (9:02) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 3 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Steven Klock.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
4-3-CHA 3 (8:18) 8-Bret Curley 20 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CHA 20 (8:16) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 13 for -7 yards (97-Michael Switzer). Sack allowed by 64-Norris Scott. CHA 47-Humberto Gray was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Pass Key
2-17-CHA 13 (7:51) 3-George Melton pass complete to 87-Jorge Dougherty to CHA 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-George Rice. Pressure by 97-Michael Switzer.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-11-CHA 19 (7:29) 3-George Melton pass complete to 48-Jerry Roux for 81 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PIT 94-Eric Reed was injured on the play. CHA 16 PIT 48
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
(7:17) Extra point GOOD by 17-Willie Putnam. PIT 95-Leonel Martinsen was injured on the play. CHA 17 PIT 48
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:17) 17-Willie Putnam kicks 58 yards from CHA 35 to PIT 7. 24-Robert Ensley to PIT 29 for 22 yards. Tackle by 82-Emil Hoban.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 29 (7:14) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Steven Klock.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-6-PIT 33 (6:38) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-4-PIT 35 (5:55) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 86-John Gordon to CHA 37 for 28 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 37 (5:08) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy. PIT 63-Jon Brantley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-6-CHA 33 (4:30) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to CHA 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Robert Mason.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 25 (3:56) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-David Bronson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz - Run Key
2-8-CHA 23 (3:19) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
3-1-CHA 15 (2:39) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 7 for 8 yards. Tackle by 23-Charles McMillan. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot. CHA 99-Fernando Stone was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-7-CHA 7 (2:04) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Eduardo Sorenson. CHA 94-Steven Klock was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (CHA 23-Charles McMillan)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
1-3-CHA 3 (2:02) 24-Robert Ensley ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHA 17 PIT 54
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
(1:59) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. CHA 17 PIT 55
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:59) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to CHA -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHA 25 (1:59) 3-George Melton sacked at CHA 18 for -7 yards (94-Eric Reed). Sack allowed by 71-Harold White. 3-George Melton FUMBLES (94-Eric Reed) recovered by PIT-94-Eric Reed at CHA 18.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHA 18 (1:55) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 38-Joseph Abernathy.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-7-CHA 15 (1:21) 27-John Murray ran to CHA 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 14-Thomas Ross.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Run Key
3-9-CHA 18 (0:42) 24-Robert Ensley ran to CHA 7 for 11 yards. 24-Robert Ensley FUMBLES (56-Stephen Miller) recovered by PIT-24-Robert Ensley at CHA 4. Tackle by 56-Stephen Miller. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. PIT 24-Robert Ensley was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Charlotte Hornets 17, Pittsburgh Maulers 55