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Week 7: Cleveland Thunderbolts at Los Angeles Express

October 19, 1980
67°
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Los Angeles, CA) Attendance: 66,528 (74%)
LAX has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 7-Gary Spence kicks 69 yards from CLE 35 to LAX -4. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 22 for 26 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 22 (14:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 89-Peter Sibley to CLE 46 for 32 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 46 (14:17) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-4-CLE 40 (13:36) 23-Seth Wynn ran to CLE 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 60-Jim Zarate.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-3-CLE 40 (12:56) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson. PENALTY - Holding (LAX 61-Joseph Thill)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-13-CLE 50 (12:54) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Chester Landes to CLE 20 for 30 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez. 16-Chester Landes did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 20 (12:12) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 4 for 16 yards. Tackle by 32-Michael Woodham. CLE 32-Michael Woodham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-4-CLE 4 (11:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass Pass knocked down by 30-Michael Rodriguez. incomplete, intended for 13-John Evans. Pass knocked down by 36-Gabriel Decker.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-4-CLE 4 (11:32) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Chester Landes for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 6 CLE 0
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
(11:28) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 7 CLE 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:28) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 72 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (11:28) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 80-Christopher Henderson for 75 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 7 CLE 6
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
(11:18) Extra point GOOD by 7-Gary Spence. LAX 95-Oscar Rodriguez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. LAX 7 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:18) 7-Gary Spence kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (11:18) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-George Ye. CLE 53-Jeff Orr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-11-LAX 24 (10:45) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to LAX 42 for 17 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 42 (10:07) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 47 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Gabriel Decker.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-CLE 47 (9:22) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Chester Landes to CLE 42 for 5 yards. 16-Chester Landes had to slow down a little to make that catch. Tackle by 36-Gabriel Decker. 16-Chester Landes did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-5-CLE 42 (8:42) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz - Run Key
1-10-CLE 33 (8:00) 23-Seth Wynn ran to CLE 22 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Gabriel Decker. PENALTY - Holding (LAX 60-Tom Campbell)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-20-CLE 43 (7:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 28-Jason Ferguson to CLE 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
2-20-CLE 43 (7:24) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 47 for -10 yards (60-Jim Zarate). Sack allowed by 28-Jason Ferguson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-30-LAX 47 (6:50) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 83-Raymundo Edmonson. Pass knocked down by 90-Michael Gray.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-30-LAX 47 (6:46) 3-Richard Huber punts 52 yards to CLE 1.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 1 (6:36) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 11 for 9 yards. 26-Allan Benefield FUMBLES (48-Walter Silva) recovered by LAX-46-Harry Brown at CLE 12. Tackle by 69-Myron Gonzales. PENALTY - Holding (CLE 65-Tom Moore) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
1-10-CLE 12 (6:30) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 13-John Evans to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 60-Jim Zarate. LAX 13 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
(6:27) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 14 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:27) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 67 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (6:27) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 40-Carlos Turner at CLE 39. 40-Carlos Turner to CLE 39 for -0 yards. Tackle by 89-Brent Reichman. CLE 69-Myron Gonzales was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
1-10-CLE 39 (6:24) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to CLE 0 for 39 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 20 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
(6:18) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 21 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:18) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 71 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -6. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 14 for 20 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 14 (6:15) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 85-Jose Gough to CLE 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 95-Oscar Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-4-CLE 20 (5:38) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 19 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
3-5-CLE 19 (5:06) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Gough. Pass knocked down by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-5-CLE 19 (5:03) 1-Dan Carr punts 50 yards to LAX 32. 13-John Evans to LAX 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 37 (4:55) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 15-Dan Deloney.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 37 (4:51) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to LAX 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-4-LAX 44 (4:14) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to CLE 44 for 12 yards. Nice adjustment by 13-John Evans to catch that ball. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-CLE 44 (3:29) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 15-Dan Deloney to CLE 36 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Johnny King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-1-CLE 36 (2:52) 37-Jeffrey Matson ran to CLE 33 for 3 yards. 37-Jeffrey Matson FUMBLES (53-Jeff Orr) recovered by LAX-61-Joseph Thill at CLE 32. Tackle by 32-Michael Woodham.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
1-10-CLE 32 (2:08) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 89-Peter Sibley to CLE 6 for 26 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-6-CLE 6 (1:32) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 28-Jason Ferguson to CLE 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-5-CLE 5 (0:50) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera for 5 yards. 10-Robert Herrera made a nice adjustment to make that catch. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 27 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under - Pass Key
(0:47) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 28 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:47) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 74 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (0:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 50 for 25 yards. 13-Adam Velasco made a nice adjustment to make that catch. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 50 (0:06) 26-Allan Benefield ran to LAX 36 for 14 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-LAX 36 (15:00) 13-Adam Velasco ran to LAX 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-8-LAX 34 (14:17) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to LAX 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-6-LAX 32 (13:36) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to LAX 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal OLBs Blitz
4-8-LAX 34 (12:59) 7-Gary Spence 52 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 28 CLE 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:56) 7-Gary Spence kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (12:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-John Evans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 25 (12:52) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 89-Peter Sibley to LAX 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Malizia.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-LAX 31 (12:06) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano. Great move by 37-Jeffrey Matson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
4-2-LAX 33 (11:24) 3-Richard Huber punts 51 yards to CLE 16. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 19 (11:17) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales. Pass knocked down by 49-Daniel Ibarra.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-CLE 19 (11:13) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-1-CLE 28 (10:38) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Louis Duron.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 29 (10:02) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to CLE 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo. 83-Jesse Thompson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
2-1-CLE 38 (9:26) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to LAX 15 for 47 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 15 (8:43) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to LAX 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Deslauriers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Run Key
2-9-LAX 15 (8:08) 26-Allan Benefield ran to LAX 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-6-LAX 11 (7:27) 26-Allan Benefield ran to LAX 1 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Harry Brown.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-1-LAX 1 (6:44) 27-Paul Bullard ran to LAX 0 for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY - Holding (CLE 58-Kevin Peck)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-11-LAX 11 (6:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 83-Jesse Thompson breaks down the CB. LAX 28 CLE 16
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Run Key
(6:38) Extra point GOOD by 7-Gary Spence. LAX 28 CLE 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:38) 7-Gary Spence kicks 64 yards from CLE 35 to LAX 1. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 19 for 18 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 19 (6:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 15-Dan Deloney.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 19 (6:32) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Munz.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-10-LAX 19 (6:29) 8-Gene Nowlin pass INTERCEPTED by 46-Brady Kizer at LAX 34. 46-Brady Kizer to LAX 34 for -0 yards. Tackle by 14-Robert Munz.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 34 (6:25) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to LAX 6 for 29 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-6-LAX 6 (5:38) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-6-LAX 6 (5:35) 13-Adam Velasco ran to LAX 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal OLBs Blitz
3-3-LAX 3 (5:00) 26-Allan Benefield ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 28 CLE 23
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
(4:58) Extra point GOOD by 7-Gary Spence. LAX 28 CLE 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:58) 7-Gary Spence kicks 69 yards from CLE 35 to LAX -4. 14-Robert Munz to LAX 16 for 20 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 16 (4:55) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to LAX 35 for 19 yards. Tackle by 44-Johnny King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Zone under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 35 (4:12) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 35 (4:08) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-11-LAX 34 (3:23) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
4-11-LAX 34 (3:19) 3-Richard Huber punts 45 yards to CLE 21. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke. LAX 37-Jeffrey Matson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. LAX 70-Christopher Spotts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 27 (3:11) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 26-Allan Benefield.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 27 (3:07) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman. CLE 65-Tom Moore was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
3-10-CLE 27 (3:03) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 50 for 23 yards. 13-Adam Velasco made a great diving catch! Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 50 (2:24) 26-Allan Benefield ran to LAX 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Lamont Stich.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-LAX 48 (2:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Brent Reichman. The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-8-LAX 48 (1:56) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at CLE 44 for -9 yards (96-Stephen Coleman). Sack allowed by 70-Edward Costa.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-16-CLE 44 (1:14) 1-Dan Carr punts 46 yards to LAX 10. Fair Catch by 13-John Evans.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 10 (1:07) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 23 for 13 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 23 (0:33) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 73 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to CLE 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-3-CLE 32 (14:22) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to CLE 40 for 8 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-CLE 40 (13:35) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 40 (13:31) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 92-Louis Duron at LAX 49. 92-Louis Duron to LAX 48 for -0 yards. Tackle by 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 48 (13:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to CLE 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Brady Kizer.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-7-CLE 48 (12:44) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-8-CLE 49 (12:03) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to CLE 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Jeff Orr.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 40 (11:27) 23-Seth Wynn ran to CLE 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-Gabriel Decker.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-5-CLE 34 (10:41) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley. Pass knocked down by 56-Charles Malizia.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
3-5-CLE 34 (10:38) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to CLE 3 for 32 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan. LAX 60-Tom Campbell was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
1-3-CLE 3 (9:51) 28-Jason Ferguson ran for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 34 CLE 24
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Run Key
(9:49) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich. LAX 35 CLE 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:49) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to CLE -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (9:49) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 25 (9:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 85-Jose Gough to LAX 23 for 52 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
1-10-LAX 23 (9:01) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to LAX 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Emanuel Weaver.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-9-LAX 22 (8:19) 13-Adam Velasco ran to LAX 22 for a short gain. Tackle by 53-Emanuel Weaver.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-8-LAX 22 (7:41) 26-Allan Benefield ran to LAX 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-1-LAX 15 (6:57) 7-Gary Spence 33 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-LAX 22 (6:55) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-4-LAX 27 (6:17) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-1-LAX 31 (5:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-1-LAX 31 (5:31) 3-Richard Huber punts 49 yards to CLE 19. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 19 (5:25) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 19 (5:20) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-3-CLE 26 (4:42) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 26 for a short loss. Tackle by 98-Lamont Stich.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Run Key
4-3-CLE 26 (3:58) 1-Dan Carr punts 47 yards to LAX 26. 13-John Evans to LAX 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 31 (3:50) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-LAX 31 (3:10) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-12-LAX 29 (2:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 28-Jason Ferguson to LAX 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-10-LAX 31 (1:46) 3-Richard Huber punts 45 yards to CLE 24. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 24 (1:40) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Run Key
1-10-CLE 35 (0:54) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 85-Jose Gough)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-15-CLE 30 (0:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 26-Allan Benefield. Pressure by 92-Louis Duron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-15-CLE 30 (0:50) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
3-15-CLE 30 (0:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 85-Jose Gough to CLE 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
4-13-CLE 32 (0:05) 1-Dan Carr punts 46 yards to LAX 22. 13-John Evans to LAX 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 58-Kevin Peck. LAX 50-Joseph Deslauriers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of third quarter.
1-10-LAX 32 (15:00) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to LAX 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Post Flags
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 48 (14:23) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 32-Michael Woodham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-11-LAX 47 (13:47) (Hot Read) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley. Pressure by 92-George Simmons. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
3-11-LAX 47 (13:43) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 61-Kevin Hudson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-12-LAX 46 (13:01) 3-Richard Huber punts 45 yards to CLE 9. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco. LAX 37-Jeffrey Matson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 9 (12:54) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-9-CLE 11 (12:14) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 21 for 11 yards. Tackle by 56-Randall Solis. CLE 26-Allan Benefield was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
1-10-CLE 21 (11:37) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 26 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
2-5-CLE 26 (10:51) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 26 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin. 65-Tom Moore totally missed that block. 65-Tom Moore totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
3-5-CLE 26 (10:14) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to CLE 50 for 24 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner. 89-Brent Reichman did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 50 (9:30) 27-Paul Bullard ran to CLE 49 for a short loss. Tackle by 50-Joseph Deslauriers.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 49 (8:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to LAX 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo. LAX 92-Louis Duron was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-8-LAX 49 (8:03) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to LAX 34 for 15 yards. 83-Jesse Thompson made a nice adjustment to make that catch. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 34 (7:18) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to LAX 13 for 21 yards. Great diving catch by 89-Brent Reichman! Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 13 (6:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales. Pass knocked down by 49-Daniel Ibarra.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 13 (6:38) 13-Adam Velasco ran to LAX 8 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Joseph Deslauriers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-5-LAX 8 (5:55) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 80-Christopher Henderson. Pass knocked down by 40-Carlos Turner. incomplete, intended for 80-Christopher Henderson. Pass knocked down by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-LAX 8 (5:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to LAX 4 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 4 (5:47) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX -6 for -10 yards (94-George Ye). Sack allowed by 71-Leonardo Putnam. SAFETY! (94-George Ye) 71-Leonardo Putnam was completely beat on that play. LAX 35 CLE 26
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
(5:43) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 66 yards from LAX 20 to CLE 14. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 33 for 19 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 33 (5:40) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 33 (5:37) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-CLE 33 (5:34) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 80-Christopher Henderson to LAX 48 for 19 yards. 80-Christopher Henderson made a spectacular diving catch! Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner. CLE 58-Kevin Peck was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 48 (5:16) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at CLE 44 for -8 yards (96-Stephen Coleman). Sack allowed by 66-Antonio Preston.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-18-CLE 44 (4:54) 12-Chester Dougherty FUMBLES recovered by CLE-65-Tom Moore at CLE 44. Tackle by 98-Lamont Stich.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone - Pass Key
3-18-CLE 44 (4:33) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 19-Jimmy Brown to LAX 27 for 29 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 27 (4:09) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to LAX 5 for 23 yards. Nice adjustment by 83-Jesse Thompson to catch that ball. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore. 83-Jesse Thompson did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-5-LAX 5 (3:48) 2-Lon Musso pass incomplete, intended for 29-William Womack. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-5-LAX 5 (3:45) 2-Lon Musso pass incomplete, intended for 80-Christopher Henderson. Pass knocked down by 48-Walter Silva.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-5-LAX 5 (3:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Gough.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-LAX 5 (3:38) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at LAX 9 for -5 yards (92-Louis Duron). Sack allowed by 58-Kevin Peck. CLE 12-Chester Dougherty was injured on the play. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-LAX 9 (3:34) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 7 for -2 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland. CLE 53-Jeff Orr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-12-LAX 7 (2:57) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-12-LAX 7 (2:13) 23-Seth Wynn ran to LAX 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-1-LAX 18 (2:00) 3-Richard Huber punts 47 yards to CLE 35. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 35 (1:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jesse Thompson. Pass knocked down by 56-Randall Solis. Pressure by 96-Stephen Coleman. That ball was not released cleanly.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 35 (1:49) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to LAX 33 for 33 yards. 89-Brent Reichman made a great diving catch! Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-LAX 33 (1:41) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 80-Christopher Henderson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-LAX 33 (1:37) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-LAX 33 (1:33) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to LAX 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 95-Oscar Rodriguez. 83-Jesse Thompson did some fancy footwork there. That ball was not released cleanly.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout CLE
4-2-LAX 25 (1:26) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 19-Jimmy Brown for 25 yards. 19-Jimmy Brown made a great diving catch! TOUCHDOWN! I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it. LAX 35 CLE 32
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
(1:22) Extra point GOOD by 7-Gary Spence. LAX 35 CLE 33
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:22) Onside kick by 7-Gary Spence from CLE 35 recovered by LAX-28-Jason Ferguson at CLE 44. Pushed out of bounds by 80-Christopher Henderson.
Offensive Play: Onsides Kick Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onsides Kick Return Onside Kick Return
1-10-CLE 44 (1:22) 23-Seth Wynn ran to CLE 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout CLE
2-1-CLE 35 (1:18) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to CLE 41 for -5 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
3-7-CLE 41 (0:38) 8-Gene Nowlin kneeled down to CLE 41 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Los Angeles Express 35, Cleveland Thunderbolts 33