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November 11, 1979 70° Superdome
Attendance: 63,496 (87%)
PIT has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 8-Bret Curley kicks 71 yards from PIT 35 to NOV -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOV 25 (15:00) 16-Ryan Tate pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Paul Brooks at NOV 36. 33-Paul Brooks to NOV 36 for 0 yards. Tackle by 12-James Sheckler . Pressure by 9 9-Robert Keese.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 36 (14:57) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 28 for 8 yards. 29-Cliff Thomas FUMBLES ( 35-Rick Edwards ) recovered by NOV-33-Troy Tom as at NOV 28. Tac kle by 60-Sidney Woosley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-NOV 28 (14:51) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-3-NOV 36 (14:11) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 12-James Sheckler to NOV 50 for 14 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 50 (13:33) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 88-Steven Melin . Pressure by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-NOV 50 (13:30) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Nathaniel Miles .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-7-PIT 47 (12:51) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 12-James Sheckler to PIT 27 for 20 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 27 (12:10) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, dropped by 19-Thomas Canale . The pass was behind the receiver.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
2-10-PIT 27 (12:06) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Sheckler . Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 27 (12:03) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Sheckler .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-PIT 27 (11:59) Tackle by 56-Marvin Anderson . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-PIT 34 (11:56) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 93-Jeffrey Alfaro .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-12-PIT 32 (11:19) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 45 for 13 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 45 (10:34) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 27-John Murray .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-PIT 45 (10:31) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 41 for 13 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-NOV 41 (9:55) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-9-NOV 40 (9:19) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to NOV 28 for 13 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Ackman . PIT 71-Andre Adkins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-NOV 28 (8:44) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 20 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-3-NOV 20 (8:02) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 0 for 20 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NOV 0 PIT 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
(7:57) Extra point GOOD by 8-Bret Curley . NOV 0 PIT 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:57) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to NOV -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOV 25 (7:57) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to NOV 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks . NOV 68-Gerald Demott was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-3-NOV 32 (7:23) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 32 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
3-3-NOV 32 (6:42) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
4-4-NOV 31 (6:02) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 47 yards to PIT 22. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 22 (5:56) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 35 for 14 yards. Tackle by 38-Harvey Miller . PENALTY - Facemask (NOV 24-Larry Ackman)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-NOV 50 (5:52) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-NOV 38 (5:14) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 24 for 14 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz . NOV 93-Jeffrey Alfaro was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (PIT 17-Robert Richards)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-20-NOV 48 (5:10) 12-Scott Deal sacked at PIT 44 for -8 yards ( 98-Miguel Gross ). Sack allowed by 65-Herman Winn .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-28-PIT 44 (4:35) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 31-Eric Metcalf for 56 yards. TOUCHDOWN! NOV 0 PIT 13
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
(4:26) Extra point by 8-Bret Curley is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:26) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to NOV -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOV 25 (4:26) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 32 for 7 yards. 80-Kenneth Boyd FUMBLES ( 20-George Rice ) recovered by PIT-25-Charles Yer by to NOV 34 f or 2 yards. Tackle by 67-Dave Lapham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 34 (4:21) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 38-Harvey Miller . PENALTY - Holding (PIT 72-Larry Fazio)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
1-20-NOV 44 (4:17) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat . Pressure by 92-Albert Morales .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
2-20-NOV 44 (4:13) 24-Robert Ensley ran to NOV 29 for 15 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-5-NOV 29 (3:35) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 29-Cliff Thomas to NOV 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-2-NOV 26 (2:50) 8-Bret Curley 43 yard field goal is GOOD. NOV 0 PIT 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:47) 8-Bret Curley kicks 74 yards from PIT 35 to NOV -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOV 25 (2:47) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 38 (2:13) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 88-Steven Melin to NOV 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-2-NOV 46 (1:27) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-John Hunter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-1-NOV 46 (0:51) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant . PENALTY - Holding (NOV 58-Damon Fisher)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-9-NOV 39 (0:49) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 82-William Ramsey .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-9-NOV 39 (0:44) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 43 yards to PIT 18. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray . PIT 57-Arthur Phillips was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 18 (0:38) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-5-PIT 23 (15:00) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PIT 33 (14:26) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 84-Javier Rudolph . Pass knocked down by 24-Larry Ackman . Pressu re by 93-Jeffrey Alfaro.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-10-PIT 33 (14:22) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards . Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Newton .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-10-PIT 33 (14:18) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
4-2-PIT 41 (13:37) 5-Julian Nolan punts 54 yards to NOV 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOV 5 (13:28) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 3 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
2-12-NOV 3 (12:46) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 17 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 17 (12:07) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 12-James Sheckler to NOV 35 for 18 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-NOV 35 (11:29) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 48 (10:44) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-PIT 41 (10:05) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-12-PIT 44 (9:22) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 26-John Marshall to PIT 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Marvin Anderson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-11-PIT 42 (8:48) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 82-William Ramsey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-11-PIT 42 (8:43) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 29 yards to PIT 14. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 14 (8:37) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-6-PIT 17 (7:55) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 14 for -3 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-10-PIT 14 (7:16) PENALTY - False Start (PIT 60-Sidney Woosley)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-15-PIT 9 (7:16) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 84-Javier Rudolph .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-15-PIT 9 (7:12) 5-Julian Nolan punts 44 yards to NOV 47. Fair Catch by 82-William Ramsey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOV 47 (7:05) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-8-NOV 49 (6:32) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
3-9-NOV 48 (5:48) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to PIT 32 for 20 yards. Tackle by 37-Michael Large .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-PIT 32 (5:05) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 19-Thomas Canale . Pass knocked down by 47-Randy Ertel .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 32 (5:01) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 32 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
3-10-PIT 32 (4:25) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 82-William Ramsey to PIT 7 for 25 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez . Pressu re by 90-John Hunter. NOV 12-James Sheckler was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-7-PIT 7 (3:47) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 7 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-7-PIT 7 (3:05) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 8 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Run Key
3-8-PIT 8 (2:31) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 82-William Ramsey for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 90-John Hunter . NOV 6 PIT 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
(2:28) Extra point GOOD by 1-Ralph Lopez . NOV 7 PIT 16
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:28) 1-Ralph Lopez kicks 72 yards from NOV 35 to PIT -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (2:28) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Joseph Deslauriers . Pr essure by 93-Jeff rey Alfaro.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-PIT 31 (2:00) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to NOV 31 for 37 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout PIT
1-10-NOV 31 (1:53) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to NOV 33 for -2 yards. Tackle by 38-Harvey Miller .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide WR Crosses
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout PIT
2-12-NOV 33 (1:47) 12-Scott Deal pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Troy Tomas at NOV 11. 33-Troy Tomas to NOV 11 for -0 yards. Tackle by 17-Robert Richards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-NOV 11 (1:42) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 21 for 10 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-NOV 21 (1:06) 21-James Nantz ran to NOV 30 for 8 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-2-NOV 30 (0:31) 21-James Nantz ran to NOV 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Charles Miller . PENALTY - Holding (NOV 82-William Ramsey)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2
2-12-NOV 20 (0:29) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-Marvin Anderson . NOV 88-Steven Melin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Ralph Lopez kicks 60 yards from NOV 35 to PIT 5. 27-John Murray to PIT 26 for 22 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 26 (14:57) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Kyle Grimmett .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-PIT 27 (14:17) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat . Pressure by 61-Kyle Grimmett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
3-9-PIT 27 (14:12) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to PIT 42 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Newton . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-PIT 42 (13:26) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-1-NOV 48 (12:47) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 61-Kyle Grimmett . NOV 61-Kyle Grimmett was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-NOV 47 (12:06) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas . PENALTY - Holding (PIT 83-Robert Diaz)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-20-PIT 43 (12:03) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 84-Javier Rudolph to PIT 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-13-PIT 49 (11:25) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to NOV 36 for 15 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Ackman . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. PIT 65-Herman Winn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-NOV 36 (10:49) 27-John Murray ran to NOV 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-NOV 25 (10:16) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to NOV 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-3-NOV 19 (9:34) 24-Robert Ensley ran to NOV 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 75-Frank Mattiace .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-3-NOV 19 (9:01) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 27-John Murray to NOV 24 for -6 yards. Tackle by 98-Miguel Gross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-9-NOV 24 (8:20) 8-Bret Curley 42 yard field goal is GOOD. NOV 7 PIT 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:16) 8-Bret Curley kicks 75 yards from PIT 35 to NOV -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-NOV 25 (8:16) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 88-Steven Melin to NOV 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-NOV 41 (7:29) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 44 for 15 yards. Tackle by 38-Charles Smith . PENALTY - Holding (NOV 12-James Sheckler)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-15-NOV 36 (7:25) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 45 for 18 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-PIT 45 (6:43) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to PIT 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-George Rice .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
1-10-PIT 34 (6:07) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 19-Thomas Canale . Pressure by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-10-PIT 34 (6:04) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 19-Thomas Canale . Pass knocked down by 20-George Rice . Pressure b y 56-Marvin Anders on.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 34 (6:00) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 88-Steven Melin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-10-PIT 34 (5:56) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 25 yards to PIT 9. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 9 (5:49) 29-Cliff Thomas ran to PIT 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-3-PIT 17 (5:06) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Troy Tomas .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-PIT 23 (4:31) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (NOV 50-Anthony Munoz)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-PIT 45 (4:27) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-PIT 45 (4:24) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 43 for -2 yards. Tackle by 38-Harvey Miller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-12-PIT 43 (3:44) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards . Pass knocked down by 48-Robert Newton .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-12-PIT 43 (3:40) 5-Julian Nolan punts 52 yards to NOV 4. 82-William Ramsey to NOV 14 for 9 yards. Tackle by 82-Dennis McLean .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOV 14 (3:31) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-4-NOV 20 (2:47) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 21-James Nantz to NOV 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
Run Key
1-10-NOV 27 (2:10) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 49 for 24 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 49 (1:24) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Morton Wright .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
2-1-PIT 40 (0:50) 17-Joe Doyle ran to PIT 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
3-2-PIT 41 (0:07) 17-Joe Doyle ran to PIT 27 for 14 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Keese . PENALTY - Offsides (PIT 99-Robert Keese) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-PIT 27 (0:02) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
End of third quarter.
2-4-PIT 22 (15:00) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Nathaniel Miles . NOV 12-James Sheckler was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-3-PIT 20 (14:22) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 82-William Ramsey to PIT 13 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez . Pressu re by 55-George Grant.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Run Key
1-10-PIT 13 (13:41) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 7 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-3-PIT 7 (13:07) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to PIT 12 for -5 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-9-PIT 12 (12:24) 16-Ryan Tate sacked at PIT 19 for -7 yards ( 90-John Hunter ). Sack allowed by 67-Dave Lapham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-16-PIT 19 (11:45) 1-Ralph Lopez 36 yard field goal is GOOD. NOV 10 PIT 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:42) 1-Ralph Lopez kicks 75 yards from NOV 35 to PIT -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-PIT 25 (11:42) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-10-PIT 25 (11:39) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 89-Vito Moffat to PIT 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-3-PIT 32 (10:55) 12-Scott Deal pass INTERCEPTED by 50-Anthony Munoz at PIT 37. 50-Anthony Munoz to PIT 38 for -0 yards. Tackl e by 89-Vito M offat.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 38 (10:51) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Sheckler .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 38 (10:47) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 88-Steven Melin . Pass knocked down by 25-Charles Yerby .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-10-PIT 38 (10:43) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 82-William Ramsey . Pressure by 90-John Hunter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-10-PIT 38 (10:38) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 38 yard s to PIT 0.4-10-PIT 38 (10:38) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 38 yards to PIT 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 20 (10:32) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 82-Dennis McLean . Pressure by 93-Jeffrey Alfaro .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 20 (10:28) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to PIT 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-PIT 22 (9:54) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 89-Vito Moffat . Pressure by 98-Miguel Gross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-8-PIT 22 (9:50) 5-Julian Nolan punts 46 yards to NOV 32. Fair Catch by 82-William Ramsey .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-NOV 32 (9:43) 80-Kenneth Boyd ran to NOV 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Nathaniel Miles .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-NOV 33 (9:06) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to NOV 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-George Grant .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-1-NOV 41 (8:22) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 80-Kenneth Boyd to NOV 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Randy Ertel .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 45 (7:38) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-4-PIT 49 (6:58) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Sheckler . Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks . Pressure b y 90-John Hunt er.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-PIT 49 (6:54) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 12-James Sheckler to PIT 38 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks . Pressure by 90-John Hunte r. NOV 80-Kenneth Boyd was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 38 (6:10) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 82-William Ramsey . Pressure by 90-John Hunter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 38 (6:06) 21-James Nantz ran to PIT 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Brian Lowe .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Run Key
3-7-PIT 35 (5:23) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 82-William Ramsey . Pass knocked down by 56-Marvin Anderson . Pressu re by 99-Robert Keese.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
4-7-PIT 35 (5:20) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to PIT 16 for 19 yards. Tackle by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 16 (4:54) 16-Ryan Tate pass INTERCEPTED by 44-Bradley Martinez at PIT 3. 44-Bradley Martinez to NOV 42 for 54 yards. P ushed out of bou nds by 68-Gera ld Demott. Pressure by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-NOV 42 (4:41) 12-Scott Deal pass complete to 83-Robert Diaz to NOV 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz . Pressure by 93-Jeffrey Alfar o.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-1-NOV 33 (4:04) 12-Scott Deal pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Diaz . Pass knocked down by 35-Rick Edwards .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-1-NOV 33 (4:00) 24-Robert Ensley ran to NOV 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Ackman . PIT 65-Herman Winn was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-NOV 30 (3:23) 12-Scott Deal pass INTERCEPTED by 35-Rick Edwards at NOV 27. 35-Rick Edwards to PIT 37 for 36 yards. Tackle by 71-Andre Adk ins.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 37 (3:14) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 82-William Ramsey to PIT 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez . Pressu re by 90-John Hunter.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-PIT 35 (2:52) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 26-John Marshall . Pass knocked down by 55-George Grant . Pressure b y 97-Michael Switz er.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-PIT 35 (2:46) 16-Ryan Tate sacked at PIT 43 for -7 yards ( 99-Robert Keese ). Sack allowed by 89-Russel Nutter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
4-16-PIT 43 (2:24) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 36 yards to PIT 7. Fair Catch by 27-John Murray . PENALTY - Holding (NOV 89-Russel Nutter)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-26-NOV 47 (2:17) 4-Jeff Johnson punts 49 yards to PIT 4. Fair Catch by 86-John Gordon .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 4 (2:10) 27-John Murray ran to PIT 4 for a short gain. Tackle by 61-Kyle Grimmett . PIT 83-Robert Diaz was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-10-PIT 4 (2:00) 24-Robert Ensley ran to PIT 1 for -3 yards. Tackle by 90-Ramon Boldt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Run Key
Timeout NOV
3-13-PIT 1 (1:57) Tackle by 50-Anthony Munoz . PIT 27-John Murray was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
Timeout NOV
4-12-PIT 2 (1:53) 5-Julian Nolan punts 51 yards to NOV 46. 82-William Ramsey to PIT 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-PIT 46 (1:46) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 19-Thomas Canale . Pass knocked down by 33-Paul Brooks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-PIT 46 (1:42) 16-Ryan Tate sacked at NOV 47 for -7 yards ( 90-John Hunter ). Sack allowed by 67-Dave Lapham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout NOV
3-17-NOV 47 (1:38) 16-Ryan Tate pass complete to 82-William Ramsey to PIT 40 for 13 yards. Tackle by 44-Bradley Martinez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-4-PIT 40 (1:12) 16-Ryan Tate pass incomplete, intended for 12-James Sheckler . Pressure by 99-Robert Keese . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-PIT 40 (1:09) 12-Scott Deal kneeled down to PIT 40 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-10-PIT 40 (0:36) 12-Scott Deal kneeled down to PIT 40 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-10-PIT 40 (0:04) 12-Scott Deal kneeled down to PIT 40 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.