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Week 5: Denver Gold at Los Angeles Express

October 05, 1980
72°
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, CA) Attendance: 75,689 (84%)
LAX has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (15:00) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-7-LAX 28 (14:24) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett. Great move by 37-Jeffrey Matson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-4-LAX 31 (13:40) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to DEN 47 for 22 yards. Great diving catch by 14-Robert Munz! Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
1-10-DEN 47 (12:59) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 43 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-6-DEN 43 (12:13) 15-Dan Deloney ran to DEN 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-DEN 35 (11:36) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Munz. Pass knocked down by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-DEN 35 (11:34) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-6-DEN 31 (10:59) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at DEN 38 for -7 yards (95-George Turner). Sack allowed by 61-Joseph Thill. 61-Joseph Thill was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-14-DEN 38 (10:25) 3-Richard Huber punts 29 yards to DEN 9. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 9 (10:19) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 63-Kenneth Nelson)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-14-DEN 4 (10:16) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 4 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Louis Duron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
2-15-DEN 4 (9:32) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at DEN -5 for -10 yards (96-Stephen Coleman). Sack allowed by 72-Charles Martin. SAFETY! (96-Stephen Coleman) LAX 2 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
(9:29) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 69 yards from DEN 20 to LAX 11. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 38 for 28 yards. Tackle by 17-Joseph Dailey.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 38 (9:24) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 17-Aaron Johnson to DEN 43 for 18 yards. Tackle by 42-Donald Goad. 17-Aaron Johnson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
1-10-DEN 43 (8:46) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-DEN 43 (8:43) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 49 for -7 yards (94-Timothy Despres). Sack allowed by 89-Peter Sibley. 89-Peter Sibley missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
3-17-LAX 49 (8:07) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon. PENALTY - Holding (LAX 89-Peter Sibley) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-9-DEN 42 (8:03) 3-Richard Huber punts 51 yards to DEN -8.4-9-DEN 42 (8:03) 3-Richard Huber punts 51 yards to DEN -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (7:55) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to LAX 39 for 41 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-LAX 39 (7:13) 25-Cedric Finn ran for 39 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 2 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
(7:05) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. LAX 2 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:05) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (7:05) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 89-Peter Sibley to LAX 34 for 9 yards. 89-Peter Sibley FUMBLES (20-Don Wilkerson) recovered by LAX-89-Peter Sibley at LAX 37. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson. 89-Peter Sibley did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-LAX 37 (6:28) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Mitchell Welch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-4-LAX 44 (5:48) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 41 for -3 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-7-LAX 41 (5:09) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-John Evans.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
4-7-LAX 41 (5:05) 3-Richard Huber punts 49 yards to DEN 10. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 10 (4:59) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 14 for 4 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-6-DEN 14 (4:25) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 45 for 31 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis. 80-Ronald Tatman did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
1-10-DEN 45 (3:44) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 48 for 3 yards. 27-Corey True FUMBLES (50-Joseph Deslauriers) recovered by LAX-56-Randall Solis at DEN 49. Tackle by 27-Corey True.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-10-DEN 49 (3:39) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to DEN 26 for 23 yards. 13-John Evans made a spectacular diving catch! Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DEN 26 (2:57) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to DEN 19 for 7 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
2-3-DEN 19 (2:17) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 16-Chester Landes.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-3-DEN 19 (2:14) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz for 19 yards. 14-Robert Munz made a nice adjustment to make that catch. TOUCHDOWN! 14-Robert Munz breaks down the CB. LAX 8 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz - Run Key
(2:11) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 9 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:11) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 74 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (2:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Deslauriers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-DEN 32 (1:29) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 54-Robert Falkner.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-4-DEN 31 (0:55) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to LAX 34 for 35 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-LAX 34 (0:17) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 48-Walter Silva at LAX 11. 48-Walter Silva to LAX 11 for -0 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 16-Joseph Garner. LAX 92-Louis Duron was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-LAX 11 (0:12) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 16-Chester Landes. Pass knocked down by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
2-10-LAX 11 (0:10) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez. Nice job by 37-Jeffrey Matson on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
End of first quarter.
3-9-LAX 12 (15:00) 8-Gene Nowlin pass Pass knocked down by 26-Roy Wiley. incomplete, intended for 83-Raymundo Edmonson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-9-LAX 12 (14:57) 3-Richard Huber punts 46 yards to DEN 42. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 42 (14:50) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-10-DEN 42 (14:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 81-Duane Cunningham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
3-10-DEN 42 (14:44) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 17-Joseph Dailey to DEN 50 for 8 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva. Nice job by 17-Joseph Dailey on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-2-DEN 50 (14:03) 1-Eric Beach punts 55 yards to LAX -5.4-2-DEN 50 (14:03) 1-Eric Beach punts 55 yards to LAX -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 20 (13:55) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-LAX 23 (13:09) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
3-5-LAX 25 (12:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 83-Raymundo Edmonson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-5-LAX 25 (12:26) 3-Richard Huber punts 43 yards to DEN 32.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 32 (12:15) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-1-DEN 41 (11:32) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 25-Cedric Finn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
3-1-DEN 41 (11:29) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to LAX 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-LAX 49 (10:50) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 43-Donald Dahlquist to LAX 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 59-William Theis.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-7-LAX 46 (10:09) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to LAX 34 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 34 (9:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to LAX 7 for 28 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
1-7-LAX 7 (8:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 9 DEN 13
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
(8:44) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. LAX 9 DEN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:44) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -3. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 28 for 32 yards. Tackle by 93-Gregory Hubbard. 40-Carlos Turner missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 28 (8:38) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 15-Dan Deloney. Pass knocked down by 92-Albert Morales.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
2-10-LAX 28 (8:35) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-5-LAX 33 (7:49) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-4-LAX 34 (7:05) 3-Richard Huber punts 45 yards to DEN 21. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 21 (6:59) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
2-2-DEN 28 (6:25) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-1-DEN 30 (5:49) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
4-1-DEN 30 (5:04) 1-Eric Beach punts 43 yards to LAX 27. 13-John Evans to LAX 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 28 (4:58) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 17-Aaron Johnson to LAX 48 for 20 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett. Nice job by 17-Aaron Johnson on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
1-10-LAX 48 (4:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-LAX 48 (4:14) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Munz. Pass knocked down by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
3-10-LAX 48 (4:11) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-John Evans. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
4-10-LAX 48 (4:07) 3-Richard Huber punts 52 yards to DEN 0. PENALTY - Holding (LAX 62-Charles Martin)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-20-LAX 38 (3:58) 3-Richard Huber punts 48 yards to DEN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 14 (3:50) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-William Theis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-5-DEN 19 (3:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 25-Cedric Finn to DEN 19 for a short gain. Tackle by 59-William Theis.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-5-DEN 19 (2:33) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 59-Jonathan Crabtree)
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-DEN 14 (2:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 38 for 24 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-DEN 38 (2:00) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Harry Brown.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-11-DEN 37 (1:42) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 25-Cedric Finn. Pressure by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-11-DEN 37 (1:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 27-Corey True.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-11-DEN 37 (1:34) 1-Eric Beach punts 50 yards to LAX 12. 13-John Evans to LAX 18 for 6 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 18 (1:23) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-1-LAX 27 (0:39) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
Timeout LAX
1-10-LAX 38 (0:34) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Timeout LAX
2-3-LAX 45 (0:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to DEN 32 for 23 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley. PENALTY - Facemask (DEN 26-Roy Wiley)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-DEN 17 (0:24) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Nice job by 14-Robert Munz on that route to lose his coverage. LAX 15 DEN 14
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
(0:20) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 16 DEN 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:20) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (0:20) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal OLBs Blitz
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 74 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to LAX 17 for 58 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 17 (14:13) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 15-Ryan Woods for 17 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 16 DEN 20
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
(14:10) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. LAX 16 DEN 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:10) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 69 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (14:10) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 17-Aaron Johnson. Pass knocked down by 28-Anthony Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 25 (14:06) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-12-LAX 23 (13:22) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-12-LAX 23 (13:19) 3-Richard Huber punts 50 yards to DEN 27. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 27 (13:12) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to LAX 30 for 43 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-LAX 30 (12:21) 17-Joseph Dailey ran to LAX 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Reid Davis. 25-Cedric Finn totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-9-LAX 29 (11:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 43-Donald Dahlquist to LAX 13 for 16 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-LAX 13 (11:02) 27-Corey True ran to LAX 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
2-10-LAX 13 (10:17) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to LAX 1 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 43-Donald Dahlquist)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-20-LAX 23 (10:13) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-16-LAX 20 (9:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 25-Cedric Finn to LAX 13 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-William Theis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
4-9-LAX 13 (8:55) 3-Lucio Grant 31 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 16 DEN 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:52) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -6. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 24 for 30 yards. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines. 56-Randall Solis was caught flat-footed on this play. 56-Randall Solis missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 24 (8:47) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 17-Aaron Johnson to LAX 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 32-Bradley Leon.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 41 (8:04) 8-Gene Nowlin pass Pass knocked down by 65-Danny Simon. incomplete, intended for 32-William Mitchell.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 41 (8:00) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 31 for -10 yards (95-George Turner). Sack allowed by 64-Jose Sherlock.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-20-LAX 31 (7:20) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 28 for -3 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
4-23-LAX 28 (6:44) 3-Richard Huber punts 49 yards to DEN 23. 12-Michael Sonnenberg to DEN 23 for 0 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke. 20-Don Wilkerson was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 23 (6:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra. 81-Duane Cunningham breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal OLBs Blitz - Pass Key
2-2-DEN 31 (5:56) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 40-Carlos Turner at DEN 33. 40-Carlos Turner to DEN 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 12-Michael Sonnenberg.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 31 (5:54) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 20 (5:14) 37-Jeffrey Matson ran to DEN 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-4-DEN 14 (4:34) 15-Dan Deloney ran to DEN 14 for a short gain. Tackle by 95-George Turner.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-4-DEN 14 (3:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 17-Aaron Johnson. Pass knocked down by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
4-4-DEN 14 (3:52) 1-Roger Ruzich 31 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 19 DEN 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:49) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 74 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (3:49) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 25-Cedric Finn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 25 (3:46) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
1-10-DEN 37 (3:01) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 80-Ronald Tatman. Pass knocked down by 59-William Theis. Pressure by 92-Louis Duron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 37 (2:57) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 49 for 13 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
1-10-DEN 49 (2:15) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Joseph Deslauriers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Run Key
2-10-DEN 49 (1:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 43-Donald Dahlquist to LAX 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
3-4-LAX 44 (0:49) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
4-4-LAX 44 (0:47) 1-Eric Beach punts 35 yards to LAX 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 10 (0:40) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to LAX 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 28-Anthony Mashburn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-9-LAX 11 (15:00) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-LAX 22 (14:20) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 17-Aaron Johnson to LAX 41 for 19 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 41 (13:46) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to LAX 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-LAX 48 (13:01) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-DEN 48 (12:19) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 15-Dan Deloney to DEN 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon. That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-4-DEN 42 (11:42) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-4-DEN 42 (11:38) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Chester Landes to DEN 7 for 35 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson. 16-Chester Landes did some fancy footwork there. LAX 16-Chester Landes was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
1-7-DEN 7 (10:53) 28-Jason Ferguson ran for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 25 DEN 24
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
(10:49) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to DEN 2 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Gregory Hubbard.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
(10:49) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (10:49) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 38 for 13 yards. 16-Joseph Garner made a nice adjustment to make that catch. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner. Nice job by 16-Joseph Garner on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 38 (10:10) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 17-Joseph Dailey to DEN 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer. Pressure by 59-William Theis. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-2-DEN 46 (9:28) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 49 (8:45) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg. Pressure by 96-Stephen Coleman. That ball was not released cleanly.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 49 (8:40) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 14-Jimmy Williams to LAX 28 for 23 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra. Pressure by 53-Emanuel Weaver.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 28 (7:59) 17-Joseph Dailey ran to LAX 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Run Key
2-9-LAX 27 (7:18) 17-Joseph Dailey ran to LAX 29 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Louis Duron.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-10-LAX 29 (6:41) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-LAX 29 (6:36) 1-Eric Beach punts 24 yards to LAX 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 5 (6:28) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 5 for a short gain. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-LAX 5 (5:51) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 18 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-LAX 18 (5:15) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Munz.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 18 (5:12) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-John Evans.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-10-LAX 18 (5:09) 15-Dan Deloney ran to LAX 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 96-Albert Donaldson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-4-LAX 24 (4:28) 3-Richard Huber punts 49 yards to DEN 27.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 27 (4:18) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner. That ball was not released cleanly.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 27 (4:14) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 15-Ryan Woods to DEN 31 for 4 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
3-6-DEN 31 (4:08) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at DEN 24 for -7 yards (52-Reid Davis). Sack allowed by 67-Keith Barge. 67-Keith Barge completely missed his blocking assignment. PENALTY - Facemask (LAX 52-Reid Davis)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 39 (4:06) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to LAX 23 for 38 yards. Tackle by 43-David Steinman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 23 (3:16) 25-Cedric Finn ran to LAX 25 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Joshua Lilley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
2-12-LAX 25 (2:31) 27-Corey True ran to LAX 22 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-9-LAX 22 (2:00) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at LAX 27 for -4 yards (42-Maurice Matzke) DEN 9-Dustin Nichols was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout LAX
4-14-LAX 27 (1:55) 3-Lucio Grant 45 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 25 DEN 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:51) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (1:51) 8-Gene Nowlin pass INTERCEPTED by 28-Anthony Mashburn at LAX 30. 28-Anthony Mashburn to LAX 30 for 0 yards. Tackle by 14-Robert Munz. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 30 (1:49) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Run Key
Timeout LAX
2-7-LAX 27 (1:45) 27-Corey True ran to LAX 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Joshua Lilley.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout LAX
3-5-LAX 25 (1:40) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to LAX 12 for 13 yards. Nice adjustment by 80-Ronald Tatman to catch that ball. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman. 80-Ronald Tatman did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 12 (0:57) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to LAX 12 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 12 (0:24) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to LAX 12 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Los Angeles Express 25, Denver Gold 27