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Week 8: Cleveland Thunderbolts at Chicago Blitz

October 26, 1980
56°
Soldier Field (Chicago, IL) Attendance: 56,778 (85%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 7-Gary Spence kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (15:00) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
2-8-CHI 27 (14:23) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 10-Michael Steffes to CHI 47 for 20 yards. Tackle by 37-Monte Cherry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-CHI 47 (13:49) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 32 for 20 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan. CHI 89-Joey Walker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. CLE 30-Michael Rodriguez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 32 (13:02) 15-Daniel McKee pass Pass knocked down by 90-Michael Gray. INTERCEPTED by 90-Michael Gray at CLE 8. 90-Michael Gray to CLE 8 for -0 yards. Tackle by 84-Wendell Pinegar. CHI 86-John Ayala was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 8 (12:57) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 8 for a short loss. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers. PENALTY - Holding (CLE 70-Edward Costa)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
1-14-CLE 4 (12:55) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 12 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-6-CLE 12 (12:21) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 80-Christopher Henderson to CLE 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Richard Kelly.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
3-1-CLE 17 (11:44) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 16 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Buford Leblanc.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
4-2-CLE 16 (11:06) 1-Dan Carr punts 54 yards to CHI 30. 34-Bruce Fine to CHI 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-Monte Cherry.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 36 (10:58) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 10-Michael Steffes to CHI 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
2-9-CHI 36 (10:15) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 29-Max Howard to CHI 46 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Corey Zelaya. Great move by 29-Max Howard to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-CHI 46 (9:28) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
2-10-CHI 46 (8:56) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 10-Michael Steffes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Go
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-10-CHI 46 (8:52) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 10-Michael Steffes to CLE 47 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
4-4-CLE 47 (8:14) 2-Simon Jones punts 42 yards to CLE 5. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 5 (8:07) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 44-David Feng.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
2-10-CLE 5 (7:34) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 5 for a short gain. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-10-CLE 5 (6:52) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
4-10-CLE 5 (6:10) 1-Dan Carr punts 47 yards to CHI 48. 34-Bruce Fine to CLE 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 49 (6:03) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 86-John Ayala to CLE 30 for 19 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano. Pressure by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 30 (5:22) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-7-CLE 27 (4:38) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 17 (4:00) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 15 for 2 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-8-CLE 15 (3:20) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 7 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-CLE 7 (2:43) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 42-Eric Wilkinson for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHI 6 CLE 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Run Key
(2:38) Extra point GOOD by 11-Matthew Eno. CHI 7 CLE 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:38) 11-Matthew Eno kicks 67 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (2:38) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 26-Allan Benefield.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-CLE 25 (2:35) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 85-Jose Gough to CLE 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-CLE 48 (1:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CHI 35 for 17 yards. Tackle by 44-David Feng.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-CHI 35 (1:15) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to CHI 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-5-CHI 30 (0:34) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CHI 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Ben Watts.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
End of first quarter.
3-5-CHI 30 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to CHI 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Leroy Obrien.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
4-2-CHI 27 (14:19) 7-Gary Spence 45 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 7 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:16) 7-Gary Spence kicks 72 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (14:16) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 44 for 31 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 44 (13:30) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Gray.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 32 (12:49) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 19 for 13 yards. Tackle by 90-Michael Gray.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 19 (12:07) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 42-Eric Wilkinson to CLE 8 for 11 yards. Tackle by 60-Jim Zarate.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
1-8-CLE 8 (11:21) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 29-Max Howard. Pass knocked down by 44-Johnny King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-8-CLE 8 (11:18) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 8 for a short gain. Tackle by 61-Kevin Hudson. CHI 58-Willie Salisbury was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-8-CLE 8 (10:41) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 85-George Allen for 8 yards. 85-George Allen had to slow down a little to make that catch. TOUCHDOWN! CHI 13 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Run Key
(10:38) Extra point GOOD by 11-Matthew Eno. CHI 14 CLE 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:38) 11-Matthew Eno kicks 74 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -9. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 16 for 25 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers. 57-Wayne Holland totally missed that block. CLE 92-George Simmons was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 16 (10:34) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Melton. CHI 26-Rodolfo Madden was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-CLE 26 (9:56) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-10-CLE 26 (9:53) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether. 69-Myron Gonzales totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-8-CLE 29 (9:18) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to CLE 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-5-CLE 31 (8:39) 1-Dan Carr punts 52 yards to CHI 16.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 16 (8:29) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 29-Max Howard. Pressure by 60-Jim Zarate.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-CHI 16 (8:25) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 18 for 2 yards. 29-Max Howard FUMBLES (95-Geoffrey Knight) recovered by CHI-48-George Keyes at CHI 20. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
3-6-CHI 20 (7:44) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 85-George Allen. Pass knocked down by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
4-6-CHI 20 (7:41) 2-Simon Jones punts 49 yards to CLE 31. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 31 (7:35) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 80-Christopher Henderson to CLE 43 for 12 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
1-10-CLE 43 (6:49) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Gough.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-10-CLE 43 (6:46) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
3-12-CLE 42 (6:11) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 26-Allan Benefield. Pass knocked down by 53-Leroy Obrien.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-12-CLE 42 (6:07) 1-Dan Carr punts 37 yards to CHI 21.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 21 (5:59) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 86-John Ayala to CHI 43 for 21 yards. Nice adjustment by 86-John Ayala to catch that ball. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHI 43 (5:23) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 89-Joey Walker to CHI 48 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-Monte Cherry.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-4-CHI 48 (4:45) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 83-Clifford Crumley. Pressure by 94-George Ye. That pass kind of wobbled as it was released.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
3-4-CHI 48 (4:41) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 48 for -1 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Run Key
4-5-CHI 48 (4:08) 2-Simon Jones punts 38 yards to CLE 14. Fair Catch by 13-Adam Velasco. CHI 88-Adam Kerr was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 14 (4:01) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 17 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy. CHI 51-Kenneth Flowers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-7-CLE 17 (3:26) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-David Feng.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-5-CLE 19 (2:53) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 18 for a short loss. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-6-CLE 18 (2:20) 1-Dan Carr punts 45 yards to CHI 36. Fair Catch by 34-Bruce Fine.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 36 (2:13) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 29-Max Howard to CLE 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 46-Brady Kizer. 29-Max Howard did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-CLE 48 (2:00) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Malizia.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
Timeout CHI
2-6-CLE 44 (1:57) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 85-George Allen to CLE 15 for 29 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez. CHI 75-Andre Ochs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 15 (1:25) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 10-Michael Steffes.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 15 (1:22) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 83-Clifford Crumley. Pass knocked down by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-CLE 15 (1:19) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 84-Wendell Pinegar. PENALTY - Holding (CHI 34-Bruce Fine)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-20-CLE 25 (1:16) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 29-Max Howard.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-20-CLE 25 (1:13) 11-Matthew Eno 43 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 32 (1:10) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 40 for 8 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout CLE
2-2-CLE 40 (1:04) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CHI 44 for 15 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal LB Blitz Under Zone - Run Key
1-10-CHI 44 (0:58) 12-Chester Dougherty pass Pass knocked down by 43-Dennis Canning. incomplete, intended for 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-10-CHI 44 (0:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 19-Jimmy Brown. Pass knocked down by 25-Richard Kelly.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
3-10-CHI 44 (0:50) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to CHI 36 for 9 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
4-1-CHI 36 (0:46) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CHI 20 for 15 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Melton.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Timeout CLE
1-10-CHI 20 (0:40) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
2-10-CHI 20 (0:37) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to CHI 14 for 6 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy. Great move by 26-Allan Benefield to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Timeout CLE
3-4-CHI 14 (0:30) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CHI 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-3-CHI 13 (0:05) 7-Gary Spence 31 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 14 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:02) 7-Gary Spence kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (0:02) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 31 for 6 yards. 29-Max Howard FUMBLES (55-Corey Zelaya) recovered by CHI-66-Samuel Clark at CHI 31. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 11-Matthew Eno kicks 68 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-11-CLE 24 (14:27) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 44-David Feng. CLE 70-Edward Costa was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 36 (13:50) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 35-Anthony Crow at CLE 38. 35-Anthony Crow to CLE 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz
1-10-CLE 37 (13:48) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 85-George Allen.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 37 (13:44) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 25 for 12 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 25 (13:02) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-CLE 25 (12:28) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 22 for 3 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson. PENALTY - Offsides (CLE 94-George Ye)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-5-CLE 20 (12:25) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 15 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-1-CLE 15 (11:40) 15-Daniel McKee pass INTERCEPTED by 46-Brady Kizer at CLE 5. 46-Brady Kizer to CLE 5 for -0 yards. Tackle by 10-Michael Steffes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
1-10-CLE 5 (11:37) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Ben Watts.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-9-CLE 6 (10:58) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Buford Leblanc.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Run Key
3-10-CLE 5 (10:24) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 6 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Ben Watts. 83-Jesse Thompson totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-8-CLE 6 (9:45) 1-Dan Carr punts 48 yards to CHI 45. 34-Bruce Fine to CHI 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 74-Bryan Dunn.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 46 (9:37) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 29-Max Howard to CLE 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-3-CLE 46 (8:59) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson. 72-Brian Buckley was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-3-CLE 47 (8:20) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 30 for 17 yards. Tackle by 46-Brady Kizer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 30 (7:44) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Run Key
2-11-CLE 31 (7:01) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 20 (6:16) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 20 for a short loss. Tackle by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-10-CLE 20 (5:34) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 85-George Allen to CLE 8 for 13 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 46-Brady Kizer.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-8-CLE 8 (4:57) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 83-Clifford Crumley. Pass knocked down by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-CLE 8 (4:53) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 34-Bruce Fine. Pressure by 94-George Ye.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-8-CLE 8 (4:50) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 6 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-George Ye. CLE 28-Oliver Serrano was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-6-CLE 6 (4:09) 11-Matthew Eno 25 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 17 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:06) 11-Matthew Eno kicks 72 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (4:06) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-Allan Benefield to CLE 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-CLE 25 (3:26) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 34 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-CLE 34 (2:40) 27-Paul Bullard ran to CLE 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
4-1-CLE 34 (2:02) 1-Dan Carr punts 47 yards to CHI 19. 34-Bruce Fine to CHI 19 for 0 yards. Tackle by 55-Corey Zelaya.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 19 (1:55) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Steven Flanagan.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz - Run Key
2-5-CHI 24 (1:22) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 10-Michael Steffes to CLE 48 for 28 yards. Tackle by 30-Michael Rodriguez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-CLE 48 (0:35) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 84-Wendell Pinegar to CLE 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-Monte Cherry.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-6-CLE 44 (0:01) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 10-Michael Steffes. Pass knocked down by 32-Michael Woodham.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-6-CLE 44 (15:00) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 85-George Allen. Pass knocked down by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-6-CLE 44 (14:58) 2-Simon Jones punts 40 yards to CLE 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 4 (14:48) 26-Allan Benefield ran to CLE 11 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
2-3-CLE 11 (14:05) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Kurtis Nielsen.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz
1-10-CLE 17 (13:31) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-8-CLE 19 (12:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 27-Paul Bullard to CLE 26 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-David Feng.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-1-CLE 26 (12:15) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 53-Leroy Obrien.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Run Key
1-10-CLE 31 (11:34) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Melton.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
1-10-CLE 46 (10:49) 27-Paul Bullard ran to CLE 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Weak Blitz - Run Key
2-12-CLE 44 (10:09) 27-Paul Bullard ran to CLE 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 71-Brad Meriwether.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-13-CLE 43 (9:31) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CLE 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning. CLE 83-Jesse Thompson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Run Key
4-8-CLE 48 (8:50) 1-Dan Carr punts 40 yards to CHI 12. Fair Catch by 34-Bruce Fine.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 12 (8:43) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 10 for -2 yards. Tackle by 77-Donald Jackson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
2-12-CHI 10 (8:10) 15-Daniel McKee pass INTERCEPTED by 57-Wayne Holland at CHI 10. 57-Wayne Holland to CHI 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 29-Max Howard.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal All Go
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-9-CHI 9 (8:07) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CHI 10 for a short loss. Tackle by 44-David Feng.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 1 Deep SS MLB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-CHI 10 (7:25) 13-Adam Velasco ran to CHI 4 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-William Kennedy.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-4-CHI 4 (6:49) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHI 17 CLE 12
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
(6:46) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-Jesse Thompson. Pass knocked down by 51-Kenneth Flowers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
(6:46) 7-Gary Spence kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (6:46) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Bob Gomez.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-CHI 25 (6:02) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 86-John Ayala to CHI 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 28-Oliver Serrano.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-5-CHI 30 (5:22) 15-Daniel McKee pass complete to 89-Joey Walker to CHI 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 60-Jim Zarate. That ball didn't get thrown well at all.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-CHI 41 (4:34) 15-Daniel McKee pass incomplete, intended for 10-Michael Steffes. Pass knocked down by 32-Michael Woodham.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-CHI 41 (4:31) 29-Max Howard ran to CHI 42 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-9-CHI 42 (3:52) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 40 for 17 yards. Tackle by 32-Michael Woodham. CHI 66-Samuel Clark was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-CLE 40 (3:06) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 57-Wayne Holland.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-CLE 41 (2:24) 34-Bruce Fine ran to CLE 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 56-Charles Malizia.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-7-CLE 37 (2:00) 29-Max Howard ran to CLE 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 61-Kevin Hudson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
Timeout CLE
4-7-CLE 38 (1:57) 11-Matthew Eno 56 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 20 CLE 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:53) 11-Matthew Eno kicks 64 yards from CHI 35 to CLE 1. 13-Adam Velasco to CLE 36 for 35 yards. Tackle by 11-Matthew Eno. CHI 33-Jeff Melton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 36 (1:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 27-Paul Bullard to CLE 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Leroy Obrien.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal LB Blitz Under Zone
Timeout CLE
2-7-CLE 38 (1:40) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 14-Austin Gonzales.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-7-CLE 38 (1:36) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to CHI 40 for 22 yards. Tackle by 43-Dennis Canning.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
Timeout CLE
1-10-CHI 40 (1:31) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 89-Brent Reichman to CHI 30 for 9 yards. Tackle by 53-Leroy Obrien.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-CHI 30 (1:11) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-Jesse Thompson to CHI 9 for 21 yards. Tackle by 51-Kenneth Flowers. CLE 83-Jesse Thompson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-9-CHI 9 (0:44) 27-Paul Bullard ran for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHI 20 CLE 18
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1 - Run Key
(0:41) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, dropped by 26-Allan Benefield.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
(0:41) Onside kick by 7-Gary Spence from CLE 35 recovered by CHI-86-John Ayala at CLE 43. Tackle by 89-Brent Reichman.
Offensive Play: Onsides Kick Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onsides Kick Return Onside Kick Return
1-10-CLE 43 (0:41) 15-Daniel McKee kneeled down to CLE 43 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Chicago Blitz 20, Cleveland Thunderbolts 18