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Week 6: Pittsburgh Maulers at Denver Gold

October 07, 1979
50°
Mile High Stadium (Denver, CO) Attendance: 59,017 (77%)
DEN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -6. 24-Robert Ensley to PIT 23 for 29 yards. Tackle by 23-Stanley Thomas.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 23 (14:56) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 36 for 14 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-PIT 36 (14:13) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to DEN 45 for 19 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-DEN 45 (13:38) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to DEN 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DEN 34 (13:04) 12-Scott Deal sacked at DEN 42 for -8 yards (26-Roy Wiley). Sack allowed by 72-Larry Fazio.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
2-18-DEN 42 (12:27) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to DEN 19 for 23 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DEN 19 (11:44) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to DEN 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-9-DEN 18 (10:59) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to DEN 8 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-8-DEN 8 (10:19) 24-Robert Ensley ran to DEN 2 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-2-DEN 2 (9:34) 24-Robert Ensley ran to DEN 4 for -2 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-4-DEN 4 (8:58) 12-Scott Deal sacked at DEN 11 for -7 yards (64-John Short). Sack allowed by 29-Cliff Thomas.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
4-11-DEN 11 (8:24) 8-Bret Curley 28 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 0 PIT 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:22) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (8:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner. Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks. Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Run Key
2-10-DEN 25 (8:16) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 13-Robert Ross to DEN 47 for 22 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
1-10-DEN 47 (7:38) 27-Corey True ran to PIT 40 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-Morton Wright. PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (PIT 49-Morton Wright)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 25 (7:34) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 15-Ryan Woods to PIT 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe. DEN 16-Joseph Garner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PIT 49-Morton Wright was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
2-5-PIT 20 (6:49) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey. Pass knocked down by 20-George Rice.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
3-5-PIT 20 (6:44) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 27-Corey True)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-10-PIT 25 (6:44) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at PIT 36 for -11 yards (90-John Hunter). Sack allowed by 81-Duane Cunningham.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
4-21-PIT 36 (6:07) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 32 yards to PIT 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 4 (5:58) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 4 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 4 (5:25) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 29-Cliff Thomas to PIT 9 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
3-5-PIT 9 (4:41) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to PIT 16 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-William Oates.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 16 (4:08) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 25 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Elmer Bunting.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
2-1-PIT 25 (3:26) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PIT 31 (2:44) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-William Oates.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-10-PIT 31 (2:12) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 29-Cliff Thomas to PIT 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-PIT 36 (1:38) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat. Pass knocked down by 44-Donald Lopez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-5-PIT 36 (1:33) 5-Julian Nolan punts 52 yards to DEN 11. Fair Catch by 15-Ryan Woods.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 11 (1:26) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Paul Brooks at DEN 37. 33-Paul Brooks to DEN 37 for -0 yards. Tackle by 13-Robert Ross.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (1:21) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to DEN 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
2-7-DEN 34 (0:46) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to DEN 36 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres. PIT 72-Larry Fazio was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 94-Timothy Despres was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-8-DEN 36 (0:06) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 29-Cliff Thomas. Pass knocked down by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-8-DEN 36 (0:01) 8-Bret Curley 53 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of first quarter.
1-10-DEN 43 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith. Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-7-DEN 46 (14:17) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 25-Cedric Finn.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-7-DEN 46 (14:14) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 13-Robert Ross. Pass knocked down by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
4-7-DEN 46 (14:09) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 49 yards to PIT 5. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 5 (14:03) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 11 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 69-Tim Kaufman)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-11-PIT 4 (13:59) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 5 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Mark William.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-11-PIT 5 (13:16) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to PIT 20 for 16 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 20 (12:34) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-1-PIT 30 (11:48) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza. DEN 44-Donald Lopez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-PIT 39 (11:03) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to PIT 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez. Pressure by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-9-PIT 40 (10:19) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 38 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines. Pressure by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
3-11-PIT 38 (9:38) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley. Pressure by 95-George Turner.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-1-PIT 48 (8:54) 5-Julian Nolan punts 55 yards to DEN -3.4-1-PIT 48 (8:54) 5-Julian Nolan punts 55 yards to DEN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (8:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-6-DEN 24 (8:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 13-Robert Ross to DEN 44 for 20 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 44 (7:36) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 54-Donald Lopez)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-15-DEN 39 (7:36) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 9-Dustin Nichols)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
1-20-DEN 34 (7:36) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-14-DEN 40 (6:52) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey. Pass knocked down by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-14-DEN 40 (6:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
4-9-DEN 45 (6:10) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 46 yards to PIT 8. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 8 (6:03) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Elmer Bunting.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
2-3-PIT 15 (5:27) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 49-Elmer Bunting. Pressure by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 23 (4:41) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
2-12-PIT 20 (4:09) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-6-PIT 27 (3:23) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Elmer Bunting. Pressure by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-PIT 34 (2:42) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to PIT 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 45 (2:04) 12-Scott Deal sacked at PIT 38 for -7 yards (64-John Short). Sack allowed by 83-Robert Diaz.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-17-PIT 38 (2:00) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat. Pressure by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
3-17-PIT 38 (1:57) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 35 for -3 yards. Tackle by 92-William Oates.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
4-20-PIT 35 (1:15) 5-Julian Nolan punts 48 yards to DEN 17. 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 18 (1:07) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 26 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
2-2-DEN 26 (0:21) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
End of half.
(15:00) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner. Pressure by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-DEN 25 (14:54) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Pass Key
3-9-DEN 26 (14:22) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at DEN 20 for -6 yards (90-John Hunter). Sack allowed by 43-Donald Dahlquist.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
4-15-DEN 20 (13:39) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 51 yards to PIT 30. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 30 (13:32) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play. PIT 17-Robert Richards was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-PIT 41 (12:55) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 46 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-4-PIT 46 (12:20) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison. PIT 82-Dennis McLean was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
3-1-PIT 50 (11:43) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to DEN 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson. PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 58-Mark William) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 47 (11:40) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to DEN 48 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
2-12-DEN 48 (10:57) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to DEN 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
3-8-DEN 44 (10:11) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to DEN 18 for 27 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Timeout PIT
1-10-DEN 18 (9:26) 24-Robert Ensley ran to DEN 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-3-DEN 11 (8:52) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 31-Eric Metcalf)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man - Run Key
2-8-DEN 16 (8:52) 24-Robert Ensley ran to DEN 7 for 9 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez. DEN 60-Blaine Hernandez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-7-DEN 7 (8:06) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to DEN 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz - Run Key
2-6-DEN 6 (7:22) 24-Robert Ensley ran to DEN 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
3-7-DEN 7 (6:46) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 0 PIT 9
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
(6:42) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. DEN 0 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:42) 8-Bret Curley kicks 72 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (6:42) 81-Duane Cunningham ran for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 6 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
(6:32) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. DEN 7 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:32) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 67 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (6:32) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz - Pass Key
2-2-PIT 33 (5:47) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-PIT 42 (5:07) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to DEN 50 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man - Run Key
2-2-DEN 50 (4:25) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-3-PIT 49 (3:42) 12-Scott Deal sacked at PIT 43 for -7 yards (58-Mark William). Sack allowed by 71-Andre Adkins.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-PIT 43 (3:04) 5-Julian Nolan punts 47 yards to DEN 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 11 (2:57) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-DEN 23 (2:16) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 13-Robert Ross. Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks. Pressure by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 23 (2:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-DEN 27 (1:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 13-Robert Ross. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
4-6-DEN 27 (1:28) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 42 yards to PIT 31. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 31 (1:22) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 30 for -2 yards. Tackle by 23-Stanley Thomas.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man - Run Key
2-12-PIT 30 (0:46) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-12-PIT 30 (0:43) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-12-PIT 30 (0:40) 5-Julian Nolan punts 44 yards to DEN 27. 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Guadalupe Pierce. PIT 95-Leonel Martinsen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 28 (0:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to PIT 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez. Pressure by 97-Michael Switzer.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-PIT 48 (15:00) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to PIT 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
2-3-PIT 41 (14:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to PIT 2 for 39 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-2-PIT 2 (13:39) 27-Corey True ran for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 13 PIT 10
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
(13:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to PIT 2 for a short gain. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks. Pressure by 56-Marvin Anderson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
(13:37) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to PIT -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (13:37) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 92-William Oates.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
2-13-PIT 22 (12:53) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 40 for 18 yards. Tackle by 92-William Oates. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 40 (12:09) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
2-9-PIT 41 (11:29) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 84-Javier Rudolph.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-9-PIT 41 (11:25) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat. Pressure by 64-John Short.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-9-PIT 41 (11:20) 5-Julian Nolan punts 48 yards to DEN 12. Fair Catch by 15-Ryan Woods.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 12 (11:14) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 32 for 20 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-DEN 32 (10:38) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
2-11-DEN 31 (10:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to PIT 40 for 29 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 40 (9:24) 27-Corey True ran to PIT 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-12-PIT 42 (8:43) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Ronald Tatman. Pass knocked down by 55-George Grant. Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-PIT 42 (8:38) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 13-Robert Ross. Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks. Pressure by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-12-PIT 42 (8:33) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 48 yards to PIT -6.4-12-PIT 42 (8:33) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 48 yards to PIT -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (8:25) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Gabriel Meza. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-1-PIT 29 (7:38) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
3-1-PIT 29 (6:53) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf to PIT 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-PIT 33 (6:06) 12-Scott Deal sacked at PIT 25 for -7 yards (96-Albert Donaldson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-17-PIT 25 (5:20) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-17-PIT 25 (5:15) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 31-Eric Metcalf.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-17-PIT 25 (5:11) 5-Julian Nolan punts 49 yards to DEN 25. 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel. DEN 15-Ryan Woods was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 32 (5:03) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller. DEN 63-Kenneth Nelson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-9-DEN 33 (4:23) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey. Pass knocked down by 54-Brian Lowe. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-DEN 33 (4:19) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 13-Robert Ross. Pass knocked down by 37-Michael Large. Pressure by 99-Robert Keese.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
4-9-DEN 33 (4:13) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 48 yards to PIT 19. 86-John Gordon to PIT 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 86-Wayne Postma.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 28 (4:05) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 31 for 3 yards. 24-Robert Ensley FUMBLES (96-Albert Donaldson) recovered by DEN-96-Albert Donaldson at PIT 37. Tackle by 24-Robert Ensley.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-PIT 37 (4:00) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to PIT 39 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-12-PIT 39 (3:21) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner. Pressure by 90-John Hunter. PIT 97-Michael Switzer was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-PIT 39 (3:19) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner. Pass knocked down by 38-Charles Smith. Pressure by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
4-12-PIT 39 (3:14) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 30 yards to PIT 8. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 8 (3:07) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 20 for 12 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-PIT 20 (2:30) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-William Oates.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
2-11-PIT 19 (2:12) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat. Pass knocked down by 44-Donald Lopez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-11-PIT 19 (2:08) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 31-Eric Metcalf. Pass knocked down by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-11-PIT 19 (2:03) 5-Julian Nolan punts 51 yards to DEN 29. 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-DEN 35 (1:54) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Run Key
Timeout PIT
2-10-DEN 35 (1:50) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Leonel Martinsen.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout PIT
3-12-DEN 32 (1:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-12-DEN 32 (1:41) 6-Wesley Bradley punts 50 yards to PIT 17. 86-John Gordon to PIT 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 25 (1:33) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man - Run Key
1-10-PIT 36 (1:10) 12-Scott Deal sacked at PIT 29 for -7 yards (64-John Short). Sack allowed by 84-Javier Rudolph.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-17-PIT 29 (0:51) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to PIT 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson. DEN 62-Rolando Moulton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-11-PIT 35 (0:27) 13-Michael White pass complete to 17-Robert Richards for 65 yards. TOUCHDOWN! You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play. DEN 13 PIT 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
(0:18) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley. DEN 13 PIT 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:18) 8-Bret Curley kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to DEN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (0:18) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 38-Charles Smith at DEN 28. 38-Charles Smith to DEN 26 for 2 yards. Tackle by 80-Ronald Tatman. Pressure by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 26 (0:13) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 69-Tim Kaufman)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
1-15-DEN 31 (0:13) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to DEN 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson. DEN 44-Donald Lopez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
2-10-DEN 26 (0:07) 31-Eric Metcalf ran to DEN 17 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
Timeout DEN
3-1-DEN 17 (0:02) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to DEN 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Denver Gold 13, Pittsburgh Maulers 17