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September 16, 1979 70° Houston Astrodome
Attendance: 49,503 (73%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 73 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (15:00) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 62-Stanley Thompson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-10-NJG 25 (14:28) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Clarence Collins . PENALTY - Holding (NJG 58-Kent Hull)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-20-NJG 15 (14:25) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 14 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-21-NJG 14 (13:44) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Leroy Selmon . The pass was behind the receiver. Pressure by 62-Stanley Thompson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-21-NJG 14 (13:41) 11-Maurice Lester punts 48 yards to HOU 38. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 38 (13:34) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-James Lockette .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-8-HOU 40 (12:48) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pressure by 52-Mike Weddington .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 40 (12:45) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at HOU 34 for -6 yards ( 77-Roy Sullivan ). Sack allowed by 75-Luis Davidson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
4-14-HOU 34 (12:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to NJG 19.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NJG 19 (11:50) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 39-Vincent Ryan)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-NJG 34 (11:48) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-8-NJG 36 (11:10) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 34-Herschel Walker to NJG 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
3-1-NJG 44 (10:35) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 84-Leroy Selmon to NJG 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aie llo.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 46 (9:51) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 85-Chad Ochocinco to HOU 39 for 15 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 39 (9:05) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 22 for 18 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-HOU 22 (8:29) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 22 for a short loss. Tackle by 62-Stanley Thompson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-HOU 22 (7:56) 34-Herschel Walker ran for 22 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 78-Leo Thompson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 0 NJG 6
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
(7:51) Extra point by 14-Dustin Henry is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:51) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 66 yards from NJG 35 to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:51) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pressure by 55-Jim LeClair .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (7:48) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 47 for 22 yards. Tackle by 27-Gregory Johnson . Pr essure by 53-Bob by Leopold.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 47 (7:11) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to NJG 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 47-John Joyce . Press ure by 77-Roy S ullivan. HOU 54-Patrick Eveland was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 39 (6:29) 41-Justin Pryor ran to NJG 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-Mike Weddington . HOU 89-Clifford Crumley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-2-NJG 31 (5:51) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly for 31 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 NJG 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
(5:46) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . HOU 7 NJG 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:46) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (5:46) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Russell Cross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
2-9-NJG 26 (5:03) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 34-Herschel Walker to NJG 40 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
1-10-NJG 40 (4:16) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 32-Rudi Johnson to HOU 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-HOU 48 (3:36) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 13-Kenneth William to HOU 31 for 17 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-HOU 31 (3:01) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Cody Adkins . Pass knocked down by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 31 (2:57) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 87-Damon Rosato . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
3-10-HOU 31 (2:54) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 32-Rudi Johnson to HOU 22 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan . NJG 57-Steve Niehaus was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout NJG
4-1-HOU 22 (2:11) 14-Dustin Henry 39 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 7 NJG 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:08) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 64 yards from NJG 35 to HOU 1. 26-James Connelly to HOU 23 for 22 yards. Tackle by 52-Mike Weddington .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 23 (2:04) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 26-Gary Barbaro .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-7-HOU 27 (1:29) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pass knocked down by 55-Jim LeClair . Press ure by 74-Ji m Byrne.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-7-HOU 27 (1:25) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pass knocked down by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 27 (1:20) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to NJG 25. 85-Chad Ochocinco to NJG 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NJG 26 (1:13) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-NJG 37 (0:39) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 84-Leroy Selmon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-10-NJG 37 (0:35) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 85-Chad Ochocinco to HOU 43 for 20 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-HOU 43 (15:00) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-7-HOU 40 (14:23) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 82-Clarence Collins to HOU 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-2-HOU 35 (13:38) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-HOU 33 (12:59) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Chad Ochocinco . Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
2-10-HOU 33 (12:53) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-3-HOU 26 (12:07) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 20 (11:31) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-8-HOU 18 (10:52) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Chad Ochocinco . Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King . Pressure by 78-Leo Thomp son.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-8-HOU 18 (10:47) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Charles Huntington . NJG 32-Rudi Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 35-Russell Cross was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-5-HOU 16 (10:06) 14-Dustin Henry 33 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 7 NJG 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:04) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 75 yards from NJG 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:04) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-John Joyce . NJG 94-Tony Perez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-8-HOU 27 (9:29) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-Mike Weddington .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-5-HOU 30 (8:56) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 23-Kerry Justin . Press ure by 77-Roy S ullivan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 37 (8:11) 11-James Lightfoot pass 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 36 for -2 yards. Tackle by 74-Jim Byrne .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 36 (7:27) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-6-HOU 41 (6:50) 41-Justin Pryor ran to NJG 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 27-Gregory Johnson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 46 (6:15) 1-Robert Burns ran to NJG 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-James Lockette .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-NJG 44 (5:35) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to NJG 24 for 20 yards. Tackle by 47-John Joyce .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 24 (4:53) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Quincy Turley to NJG 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Dustin Diamond .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-3-NJG 17 (4:16) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to NJG 6 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-Daniel Tosh .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-6-NJG 6 (3:29) 1-Robert Burns ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 13 NJG 12
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
(3:26) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . HOU 14 NJG 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:26) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (3:26) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 82-Clarence Collins to HOU 17 for 58 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
1-10-HOU 17 (2:35) 33-Maurice Carthon ran for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 14 NJG 18
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
(2:29) Extra point GOOD by 14-Dustin Henry . HOU 14 NJG 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:29) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 74 yards from NJG 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:29) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-Tony Perez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-HOU 23 (2:00) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 34 (1:14) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly for 66 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 55-Jim LeClair . HOU 20 NJG 19
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
(1:05) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . HOU 21 NJG 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:05) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (1:05) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 80-Johnny Fever to NJG 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiell o.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Timeout NJG
1-10-NJG 37 (0:57) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 85-Chad Ochocinco to NJG 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver . HOU 59-Roderick Carver was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-1-NJG 46 (0:35) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Timeout NJG
1-10-HOU 43 (0:29) Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello . NJG 32-Rudi Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
2-8-HOU 41 (0:05) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Clarence Collins . Pressure by 78-Leo Thompson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 62 yards from NJG 35 to HOU 3. 26-James Connelly to HOU 27 for 25 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 27 (14:56) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 44 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Gregory Johnson . Pressure by 90-Fre ddie Gilbert.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (14:17) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 27-August Madrid .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 44 (14:12) 1-Robert Burns ran to NJG 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Jim LeClair .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-2-NJG 48 (13:34) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to NJG 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 23-Kerry Justin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-NJG 44 (12:48) 1-Robert Burns ran to NJG 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-4-NJG 38 (12:03) 41-Justin Pryor ran to NJG 41 for -3 yards. Tackle by 53-Bobby Leopold .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-7-NJG 41 (11:22) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Quincy Turley to NJG 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Gary Barbaro .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
1-10-NJG 31 (10:41) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to NJG 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-5-NJG 26 (10:04) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 30-George Webb to NJG 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-John Joyce . Pressure by 53-Bobby Leop old.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 20 (9:19) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at NJG 26 for -6 yards ( 53-Bobby Leopold ). Sack allowed by 54-Patrick Eveland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-16-NJG 26 (8:45) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at NJG 33 for -6 yards ( 52-Mike Weddington ). Sack allowed by 1-Robert Burns .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-22-NJG 33 (8:08) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to NJG 14 for 19 yards. Tackle by 47-John Joyce . Press ure by 77-Roy S ullivan.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR2 Deep Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-3-NJG 14 (7:21) 19-Daniel McCormack 32 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 24 NJG 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:18) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (7:18) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Clarence Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
2-10-NJG 25 (7:15) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kenneth William . Pressure by 35-Russell Cross .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-NJG 25 (7:12) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to NJG 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 36 (6:37) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-5-NJG 41 (6:02) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kenneth William . Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aie llo.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-NJG 41 (5:58) 2-Doug Fluty sacked at NJG 36 for -5 yards ( 39-Vincent Ryan )
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
4-10-NJG 36 (5:17) 11-Maurice Lester punts 47 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (5:11) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-Gary Barbaro .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-6-HOU 22 (4:28) 11-James Lightfoot sacked at HOU 15 for -6 yards ( 53-Bobby Leopold ). Sack allowed by 54-Patrick Eveland .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide RB Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-12-HOU 15 (3:47) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 1-Robert Burns . Pressure by 77-Roy Sullivan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 15 (3:42) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to NJG 39. 85-Chad Ochocinco to NJG 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NJG 45 (3:34) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 43 for -2 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
2-12-NJG 43 (2:56) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
3-2-HOU 48 (2:17) 2-Doug Fluty sacked at NJG 44 for -8 yards ( 98-Jerry Aiello ). Sack allowed by 66-John Piche .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-11-NJG 44 (1:43) 11-Maurice Lester punts 47 yards to HOU 9. Fair Catch by 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 9 (1:36) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 9 (1:32) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 82-Quincy Turley . Pressure by 53-Bobby Leopold .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 9 (1:29) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 14 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-5-HOU 14 (0:53) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to NJG 42. Fair Catch by 85-Chad Ochocinco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NJG 42 (0:47) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 42 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
2-10-NJG 42 (0:12) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to NJG 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-9-NJG 43 (15:00) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 34-Herschel Walker to HOU 42 for 15 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (14:26) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . PENALTY - Holding (NJG 13-Kenneth William)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
1-20-NJG 48 (14:24) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Chad Ochocinco . Pass knocked down by 37-Mark Turner . Pressure by 96-Irvin Ba lzer.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
2-20-NJG 48 (14:20) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to NJG 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Leo Thompson . HOU 35-Russell Cross was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Run Key
3-19-NJG 49 (13:44) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 13-Kenneth William to HOU 38 for 14 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 38 (13:10) 14-Dustin Henry 55 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Short)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 45 (13:06) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 27-August Madrid .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big Backfield Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 45 (13:03) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 48 for 3 yards. 41-Justin Pryor FUMBLES ( 96-James Lockette ) recovered by NJG-96-James Locket te to HOU 46 fo r 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Justin Pryor.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (12:57) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Chad Ochocinco . The pass was behind the receiver. Pressure by 78-Leo Thompson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 46 (12:53) 2-Doug Fluty pass INTERCEPTED by 92-August Peterson at HOU 43. 92-August Peterson to HOU 43 for 0 yards. Ta ckle by 32-Rudi Johnson. Press ure by 96-Irvin Balzer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (12:49) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pressure by 53-Bobby Leopold .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 43 (12:45) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Roy Sullivan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
3-9-HOU 44 (12:10) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 89-Clifford Crumley to NJG 28 for 28 yards. Tackle by 37-Jerry Holmes .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 28 (11:27) 11-James Lightfoot pass incomplete, intended for 26-James Connelly . Pass knocked down by 55-Jim LeClair . Pr essure by 77-Ro y Sullivan.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-NJG 28 (11:23) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 82-Quincy Turley to NJG 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 37-Jerry Holmes . Pres sure by 94-To ny Perez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-9-NJG 27 (10:38) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 89-Clifford Crumley)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-14-NJG 32 (10:38) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 26-James Connelly to NJG 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-9-NJG 28 (9:54) 19-Daniel McCormack 46 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 27 NJG 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:51) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (9:51) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Mark Turner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Run Key
2-3-NJG 32 (9:08) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 85-Chad Ochocinco to HOU 37 for 30 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King . The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 37 (8:29) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Clarence Collins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 37 (8:25) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 32-Rudi Johnson to HOU 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
3-5-HOU 32 (7:44) 34-Herschel Walker ran to HOU 20 for 12 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. NJG 57-Steve Niehaus was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Run Key
1-10-HOU 20 (6:57) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Run Key
2-9-HOU 19 (6:12) 32-Rudi Johnson ran to HOU 15 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-5-HOU 15 (5:27) PENALTY - False Start (NJG 13-Kenneth William)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 20 (5:27) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 34-Herschel Walker to HOU 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 15 (5:07) 14-Dustin Henry 33 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 27 NJG 22
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:04) 14-Dustin Henry kicks 69 yards from NJG 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:04) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 21 for -4 yards. Tackle by 52-Mike Weddington .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-14-HOU 21 (4:29) 41-Justin Pryor ran to HOU 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Jim LeClair .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-7-HOU 28 (3:45) 1-Robert Burns ran to HOU 27 for -1 yards. Tackle by 20-Mike Williams .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
4-8-HOU 27 (3:10) 13-Juan Hanson punts 53 yards to NJG 20. Fair Catch by 85-Chad Ochocinco .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NJG 20 (3:04) 34-Herschel Walker ran to NJG 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
2-11-NJG 19 (2:31) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kenneth William . Pass knocked down by 24-Thomas Erwin . Pressur e by 98-Jerry A iello. HOU 62-Stanley Thompson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
3-11-NJG 19 (2:28) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kenneth William . Pass knocked down by 46-Jeffrey Keeley . Press ure by 78-Leo T hompson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-11-NJG 19 (2:24) 11-Maurice Lester punts 44 yards to HOU 37. 26-James Connelly to HOU 39 for 3 yards. 26-James Connelly FUMBL ES (92-Dustin Dia mond) recovered by HOU-52-Thomas Esparza at HOU 38. Tackle by 55-Jim LeClair.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 38 (2:14) 1-Robert Burns ran to NJG 47 for 14 yards. 1-Robert Burns FUMBLES ( 26-Gary Barbaro ) recovered by HOU-1-Robert Bur ns to NJG 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Bobby Leopold. HOU 1-Robert Burns was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-NJG 42 (2:00) 41-Justin Pryor ran to NJG 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 23-Kerry Justin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Run Key
Timeout NJG
2-4-NJG 36 (1:55) 27-August Madrid ran to NJG 39 for -3 yards. Tackle by 52-Mike Weddington . NJG 55-Jim LeClair was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
Timeout NJG
3-7-NJG 39 (1:49) 41-Justin Pryor ran to NJG 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Roy Sullivan .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
Timeout NJG
4-6-NJG 38 (1:45) 19-Daniel McCormack 56 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 30 NJG 22
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:41) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to NJG -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NJG 25 (1:41) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 82-Clarence Collins to NJG 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS CB3 Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NJG 36 (1:16) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 84-Leroy Selmon to NJG 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Russell Cross . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balze r.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-2-NJG 44 (0:55) 2-Doug Fluty pass incomplete, intended for 13-Kenneth William . Pressure by 50-Paul Walker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Flag
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-2-NJG 44 (0:51) 2-Doug Fluty sacked at NJG 37 for -7 yards ( 96-Irvin Balzer ). Sack allowed by 33-Maurice Carthon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-9-NJG 37 (0:27) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 82-Clarence Collins to HOU 43 for 20 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Press ure by 78-Leo T hompson. HOU 92-August Peterson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 43 (0:08) 2-Doug Fluty pass complete to 13-Kenneth William to HOU 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Louis Cordell . Pressure by 98-Jerry Ai ello.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.