Regular Season Week 5: Express at Gold
October 04, 1981 42° Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 60,674 (80%)
LAX has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 67 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (15:00) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to LAX 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
2-7-LAX 28 (14:27) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 11-Dane Britt to LAX 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
1-10-LAX 35 (13:47) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Raymundo Edmonson . Pressure by 91-Freddie Gilbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
2-10-LAX 35 (13:42) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 83-Raymundo Edmonson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
3-10-LAX 35 (13:39) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to LAX 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett . Great move by 13-John Evans to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-8-LAX 38 (13:03) 3-Richard Huber punts 50 yards to DEN 13. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 13 (12:56) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner for 87 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 6 LAX 0
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
(12:44) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant . DEN 7 LAX 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:44) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (12:44) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 50-Leonel Martinsen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
2-10-LAX 25 (12:37) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Angelo Yeates .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
3-3-LAX 32 (11:59) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to LAX 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall . Great move by 14-Robert Munz to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
1-10-LAX 38 (11:22) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-LAX 40 (10:42) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
3-7-LAX 41 (9:58) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to LAX 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez . Great move by 83-Raymundo Edmonson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-4-LAX 44 (9:13) 3-Richard Huber punts 49 yards to DEN 7. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (9:07) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg for 93 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 91-Jim Byrne . DEN 81-Duane Cunningham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 13 LAX 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
(8:53) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant . DEN 14 LAX 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:53) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (8:53) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to LAX 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-LAX 37 (8:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-4-LAX 43 (7:40) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 11-Dane Britt to DEN 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-DEN 49 (6:55) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 15-Dan Deloney to DEN 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-2-DEN 41 (6:09) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 36 (5:30) PENALTY - False Start (LAX 83-Raymundo Edmonson)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-15-DEN 41 (5:30) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to DEN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-DEN 35 (4:46) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to DEN 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
3-3-DEN 29 (4:08) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at DEN 40 for -11 yards ( 90-Clyde Raines ). Sack allowed by 70-Christopher Spotts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
4-14-DEN 40 (3:27) 3-Richard Huber punts 31 yards to DEN 9. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 9 (3:20) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 25-Cedric Finn . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-DEN 9 (3:18) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 18 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-1-DEN 18 (2:36) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 19 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Lamont Stich .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
4-1-DEN 19 (1:53) 10-Christopher Khan punts 41 yards to LAX 40. 11-Dane Britt to DEN 24 for 37 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 24 (1:41) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-4-DEN 19 (1:00) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Newton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-2-DEN 16 (0:24) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 11-Dane Britt for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 14 LAX 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
(0:20) Extra point GOOD by 1-Roger Ruzich . DEN 14 LAX 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:20) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 64 yards from LAX 35 to DEN 1. 12-Michael Sonnenberg to DEN 27 for 27 yards. Tackle by 16-Chester Landes . DEN 20-Don Wilkerson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 27 (0:14) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 77-Ronald Sapp)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-20-DEN 17 (0:12) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
End of first quarter.
2-8-DEN 29 (15:00) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 26 for -3 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-11-DEN 26 (14:28) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 81-Duane Cunningham . He kind of lost control of that pass.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-11-DEN 26 (14:23) 10-Christopher Khan punts 48 yards to LAX 25. 11-Dane Britt to LAX 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 26 (14:15) (Hot Read) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 45 for 18 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall . PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 91-Freddie Gilbert) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-LAX 45 (14:10) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to DEN 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores . Nice job by 83-Raymundo Edmonson on that route to lose his coverage. DEN 93-Gregory Hubbard was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-2-DEN 47 (13:27) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to DEN 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison . Nice job by 13-John Evans on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DEN 41 (12:49) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to DEN 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
1-10-DEN 29 (12:02) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 32-William Mitchell to DEN 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon . 32-William Mitchell did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-DEN 22 (11:18) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at DEN 33 for -11 yards ( 94-Timothy Despres ). Sack allowed by 70-Christopher Spotts . 70-Christopher Spotts totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
3-14-DEN 33 (10:34) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at DEN 45 for -12 yards ( 60-Blaine Hernandez )
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
4-26-DEN 45 (9:48) 3-Richard Huber punts 37 yards to DEN 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 8 (9:41) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 8 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-DEN 8 (9:07) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 89-Kurt Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 8 (9:05) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 47-Stephen Farmer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-DEN 8 (9:01) 10-Christopher Khan punts 55 yards to LAX 37. 11-Dane Britt to DEN 47 for 16 yards. Tackle by 80-Ronald Tatman . DEN 67-Keith Barge was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 47 (8:51) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-1-DEN 38 (8:13) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 15-Dan Deloney .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-1-DEN 38 (8:10) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 93-Gregory Hubbard . 62-John Corbin was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
4-1-DEN 38 (7:35) 3-Richard Huber punts 33 yards to DEN 5. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 5 (7:29) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 4 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-Jim Byrne . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 77-Ronald Sapp)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-12-DEN 2 (7:27) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-9-DEN 6 (6:52) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 89-Kurt Taylor to DEN 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 45-Paul Moore .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 5 (6:16) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-10-DEN 5 (6:11) 10-Christopher Khan punts 50 yards to LAX 45. 11-Dane Britt to DEN 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 43 (6:01) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 44 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Leonel Martinsen . 60-Tom Campbell was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-11-DEN 44 (5:20) (Hot Read) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to DEN 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Newton . 83-Raymundo Edmonson made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-4-DEN 37 (4:34) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
4-1-DEN 33 (3:59) 1-Roger Ruzich 51 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-DEN 40 (3:55) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
2-8-DEN 42 (3:13) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 89-Kurt Taylor to LAX 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
1-10-LAX 45 (2:25) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg . DEN 77-Ronald Sapp was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-10-LAX 45 (2:22) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin . PENALTY - Facemask (LAX 99-Thomas Martin)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-LAX 31 (2:20) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
2-10-LAX 31 (2:13) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 89-Kurt Taylor to LAX 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Reid Davis .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-9-LAX 30 (2:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 17-Joseph Dailey . That pass kind of wobbled as it was released. DEN 68-Gilbert Christensen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-9-LAX 30 (1:57) 10-Christopher Khan punts 25 yards to LAX 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 5 (1:48) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 8 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Leonel Martinsen .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-8-LAX 8 (1:12) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-1-LAX 15 (0:31) 37-Jeffrey Matson ran to LAX 18 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Roger Ruzich kicks 70 yards from LAX 35 to DEN -5. 12-Michael Sonnenberg to DEN 22 for 28 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer . DEN 12-Michael Sonnenberg was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 22 (14:56) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 19-Thomas Canale to DEN 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 33 (14:10) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 32 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-12-DEN 32 (13:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-12-DEN 32 (13:34) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke . LAX 96-Stephen Coleman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-1-DEN 43 (12:57) 10-Christopher Khan punts 45 yards to LAX 12. 11-Dane Britt to LAX 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Corey True .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 17 (12:49) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-10-LAX 17 (12:07) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Raymundo Edmonson to LAX 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
Pass Key
3-4-LAX 23 (11:26) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 9 for -14 yards ( 93-Gregory Hubbard ). Sack allowed by 22-Edward Hill .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-18-LAX 9 (10:39) 3-Richard Huber punts 46 yards to DEN 46. Fair Catch by 19-Thomas Canale .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 46 (10:33) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 55-Troy Irwin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-LAX 43 (9:51) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to LAX 27 for 17 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke . 27-Corey True made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-LAX 27 (9:09) 25-Cedric Finn ran to LAX 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Hopper .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
2-12-LAX 29 (8:30) 27-Corey True ran to LAX 24 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Troy Irwin .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-LAX 24 (7:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to LAX 19 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Troy Irwin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-2-LAX 19 (7:06) 3-Lucio Grant 37 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 17 LAX 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:03) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (7:03) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 14-Robert Munz to LAX 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide FL Hook
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-2-LAX 33 (6:24) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 23 for -10 yards ( 94-Timothy Despres ). Sack allowed by 70-Christopher Spotts . 70-Christopher Spotts was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-12-LAX 23 (5:49) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-14-LAX 21 (5:13) 3-Richard Huber punts 44 yards to DEN 34. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 34 (5:06) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 12-Michael Sonnenberg .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 34 (5:02) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 31 for -3 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
3-13-DEN 31 (4:18) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Walter Silva . Great move by 81-Duane Cunningham to get free of his coverage. LAX 99-Thomas Martin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-4-DEN 40 (3:32) 10-Christopher Khan punts 49 yards to LAX 11. 11-Dane Britt to LAX 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 52-Daniel Seaman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 17 (3:21) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to LAX 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
2-8-LAX 19 (2:46) (Hot Read) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 39 for 20 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall . Pressure by 95-George Turner . DEN 53-Michael Flores was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 39 (2:07) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to LAX 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-5-LAX 44 (1:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 11-Dane Britt to DEN 27 for 29 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 27 (0:45) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to DEN 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-DEN 22 (0:07) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to DEN 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez . PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 95-George Turner) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 16 (0:04) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Raymundo Edmonson . PENALTY - Holding (LAX 71-Leonardo Putnam)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-20-DEN 26 (15:00) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 45-Lewis Wadsworth .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-20-DEN 25 (14:19) 8-Gene Nowlin pass INTERCEPTED by 53-Michael Flores at DEN 13. 53-Michael Flores to DEN 27 for 14 yards. Tackle by 8-Gene Nowlin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 27 (14:12) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 26 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Stephen Coleman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
2-11-DEN 26 (13:28) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 24 for -2 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-13-DEN 24 (12:52) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 99-Thomas Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
4-13-DEN 24 (12:46) 10-Christopher Khan punts 43 yards to LAX 33. 11-Dane Britt to LAX 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Corey True .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 40 (12:37) 28-Jason Ferguson ran to LAX 43 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-7-LAX 43 (12:00) 22-Edward Hill ran to LAX 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-5-LAX 45 (11:20) 8-Gene Nowlin pass Pass knocked down by 44-Donald Lopez . incomplete, intended for 14-Robert Munz .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-5-LAX 45 (11:16) 3-Richard Huber punts 42 yards to DEN 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 13 (11:06) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 43-David Steinman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 27 (10:24) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 89-Kurt Taylor to DEN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 28 (9:43) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at DEN 17 for -11 yards ( 96-Stephen Coleman ). Sack allowed by 51-Paul Allen .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-20-DEN 17 (8:57) 13-Tyrone Harvell pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Ronald Tatman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
4-20-DEN 17 (8:54) 10-Christopher Khan punts 47 yards to LAX 36. 11-Dane Britt to DEN 48 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Corey True .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 48 (8:44) 8-Gene Nowlin pass INTERCEPTED by 30-Lucius Vernon at DEN 45. 30-Lucius Vernon to LAX 0 for 55 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 23 LAX 7
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
(8:33) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Timothy Araujo .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
(8:33) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (8:33) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 13 for -12 yards ( 69-Jeffery Mackey ). Sack allowed by 71-Leonardo Putnam .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-22-LAX 13 (8:12) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 22-Edward Hill to LAX 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Donald Lopez .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-17-LAX 18 (7:48) 5-Nathaniel Cherry sacked at LAX 7 for -11 yards ( 90-Clyde Raines ). Sack allowed by 70-Christopher Spotts .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
4-28-LAX 7 (7:24) 3-Richard Huber punts 61 yards to DEN 32.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 32 (7:13) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Thomas Martin . The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-11-DEN 31 (6:28) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Troy Irwin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-3-DEN 39 (5:51) 25-Cedric Finn ran to DEN 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 40-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-5-DEN 37 (5:13) 10-Christopher Khan punts 64 yards to LAX -1.4-5-DEN 37 (5:13) 10-Christopher Khan punts 64 yards to LAX -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 20 (5:04) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 37-Jeffrey Matson . Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 20 (5:00) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 37-Jeffrey Matson to LAX 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Robert Newton .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-LAX 21 (4:34) 8-Gene Nowlin pass Pass knocked down by 90-Clyde Raines . incomplete, intended for 16-Chester Landes .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
4-9-LAX 21 (4:30) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 15-Dan Deloney . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 21 (4:28) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to LAX 13 for 8 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-2-LAX 13 (3:53) 27-Corey True ran to LAX 15 for -2 yards. Tackle by 47-Stephen Farmer . LAX 45-Paul Moore was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-4-LAX 15 (3:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Joseph Garner . Pressure by 98-Lamont Stich . LAX 55-Troy Irwin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-LAX 15 (3:05) 3-Lucio Grant 34 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 26 LAX 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:02) 3-Lucio Grant kicks 69 yards from DEN 35 to LAX -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (3:02) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 91-Freddie Gilbert .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 25 (2:58) (Hot Read) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 37-Jeffrey Matson . Pressure by 65-Danny Simon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
3-10-LAX 25 (2:55) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres . LAX 8-Gene Nowlin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-10-LAX 25 (2:49) 3-Richard Huber punts 50 yards to DEN 25. Fair Catch by 12-Michael Sonnenberg . PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 90-Clyde Raines)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
4-5-LAX 30 (2:42) 3-Richard Huber punts 63 yards to DEN 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (2:32) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 18 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-David Steinman . DEN 81-Duane Cunningham was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-DEN 18 (2:00) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 16 for -2 yards. Tackle by 43-David Steinman . LAX 99-Thomas Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Timeout LAX
2-12-DEN 16 (1:57) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 51-Paul Allen)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-20-DEN 8 (1:54) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 21 for 13 yards. Tackle by 42-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
Timeout LAX
3-7-DEN 21 (1:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 25-Cedric Finn to DEN 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-William Theis .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
Timeout LAX
4-3-DEN 25 (1:42) 10-Christopher Khan punts 48 yards to LAX 27. 11-Dane Britt to LAX 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 27-Corey True .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 34 (1:33) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-John Evans to LAX 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-5-LAX 39 (1:13) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 11-Dane Britt to LAX 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 48 (0:47) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Robert Herrera .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide WR Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 48 (0:43) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Chester Landes to DEN 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett . Great move by 16-Chester Landes to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 47 (0:19) 22-Edward Hill ran to DEN 41 for 6 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
End of fourth quarter.