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Divisional Round: Detroit Wheels at Houston Gamblers

January 01, 1984
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 67,925 (100%)
DET has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (15:00) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to DET 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole. HOU 96-Irvin Balzer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Run Key
2-11-DET 24 (14:19) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 14-Roger Starnes to HOU 36 for 40 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 36 (13:39) 19-Billy Smith ran to HOU 36 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-James Beasley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 36 (13:04) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace. 72-Ronald Davis was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-8-HOU 34 (12:31) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 14-Roger Starnes to HOU 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 59-Roderick Carver)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 27 (12:28) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-5-HOU 22 (11:47) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to HOU 12 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-HOU 12 (11:03) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 12 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-HOU 12 (10:25) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco to HOU 3 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee. Great move by 37-Enrique Pacheco to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-1-HOU 3 (9:39) 9-Michael Temples pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 14-Roger Starnes. PENALTY - Holding (DET 61-Mark Daniels)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-11-HOU 13 (9:36) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to HOU 5 for 8 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-3-HOU 5 (8:58) 1-Daniel Hall 22 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 0 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:56) 1-Daniel Hall kicks 72 yards from DET 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:56) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Mark Lambert. Pressure by 73-Chad Brown.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (8:53) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 16 for -9 yards (96-William Williams). Sack allowed by 75-Luis Davidson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
3-19-HOU 16 (8:20) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DET 48 for 36 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 49-Aaron Robinson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 48 (7:32) 46-Wayne Boutwell ran to DET 34 for 14 yards. Tackle by 35-Rick Pugliese.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 34 (6:57) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 22-Danny Keating to DET 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Aaron Robinson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
2-5-DET 29 (6:18) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to DET 19 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 19 (5:39) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DET 12 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Nick Stark. PENALTY - Offsides (DET 96-William Williams)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-5-DET 14 (5:36) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DET 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 57-Edward Flores.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
2-6-DET 15 (4:52) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DET 4 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Pass Key
1-4-DET 4 (4:10) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DET 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Eric Geiser.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
2-2-DET 2 (3:27) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 DET 3
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Pass Key
(3:24) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 7 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:24) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (3:24) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to DET 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-9-DET 26 (2:45) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to DET 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-DET 39 (1:59) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to DET 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. Pressure by 90-Stanley Thompson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-4-DET 44 (1:19) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to DET 49 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Stanley Thompson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
3-1-DET 49 (0:44) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to HOU 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-HOU 39 (0:02) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to HOU 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
End of first quarter.
2-9-HOU 38 (15:00) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco to HOU 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee. 37-Enrique Pacheco did some fancy footwork there. HOU 40-Pedro Lee was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 40-Pedro Lee)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (14:58) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Donnie Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-9-HOU 31 (14:17) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 23 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
3-1-HOU 23 (13:34) 19-Billy Smith ran to HOU 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Donnie Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 22 (12:52) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 82-John Flores to HOU 13 for 9 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-1-HOU 13 (12:11) 9-Michael Temples pass incomplete, intended for 82-John Flores.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-1-HOU 13 (12:07) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to HOU 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-HOU 10 (11:31) 84-Wesley Smith ran to HOU 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole. PENALTY - Holding (DET 42-Mathew McNeil)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-19-HOU 19 (11:29) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. DET 37-Enrique Pacheco was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-22-HOU 22 (10:52) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to HOU 8 for 14 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-8-HOU 8 (10:14) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to HOU 7 for 1 yards. Tackle by 41-Raymond Douglas.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
4-7-HOU 7 (9:32) 1-Daniel Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 7 DET 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:30) 1-Daniel Hall kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (9:30) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 29-Michael Reagan. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson. Pressure by 98-Armando Wells.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (9:25) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Christopher Turner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-HOU 26 (8:43) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert for 74 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 13 DET 6
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
(8:31) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 14 DET 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:31) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (8:31) 9-Michael Temples pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 81-Billy Brink.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-10-DET 25 (8:26) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco to DET 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-DET 35 (7:42) 19-Billy Smith ran to DET 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-5-DET 40 (7:00) PENALTY - False Start (DET 42-Mathew McNeil)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-10-DET 35 (7:00) PENALTY - False Start (DET 42-Mathew McNeil)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
2-15-DET 30 (7:00) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 89-Zachary Powell to DET 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-6-DET 39 (6:25) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 14-Roger Starnes to DET 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
1-10-DET 48 (5:43) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to DET 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Leo Thompson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-9-DET 49 (5:07) 9-Michael Temples pass INTERCEPTED by 59-Roderick Carver at HOU 43. 59-Roderick Carver to HOU 43 for -0 yards. Tackle by 14-Roger Starnes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 43 (5:03) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 49 (4:28) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 40 for -8 yards (98-Armando Wells). Sack allowed by 76-Douglas Cormier.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-12-HOU 40 (3:46) 4-William Trombly pass INTERCEPTED by 55-David Mathews at HOU 45. 55-David Mathews to HOU 45 for 0 yards. Tackle by 23-Mark Lambert. 21-Rick Edwards got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (3:42) 9-Michael Temples pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 89-Zachary Powell.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
2-10-HOU 45 (3:37) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to HOU 32 for 13 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-HOU 32 (2:50) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to HOU 18 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 18 (2:02) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to HOU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-HOU 17 (1:58) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to HOU 4 for 13 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-4-HOU 4 (1:14) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 14 DET 12
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
(1:11) Extra point by 1-Daniel Hall is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:11) 1-Daniel Hall kicks 73 yards from DET 35 to HOU -8. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 18 for 27 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 18 (1:06) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 32 for 14 yards. Tackle by 29-Michael Reagan. DET 65-Danny Simon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (0:31) 83-James Connelly ran to HOU 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 38-Nick Stark.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-1-HOU 41 (0:26) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-David Mathews.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 45 (0:21) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 37 for -8 yards (96-William Williams). Sack allowed by 53-Keith Barge.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-18-HOU 37 (0:16) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 49-Aaron Robinson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Daniel Hall kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Daniel Carter.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (14:56) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Nick Stark.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
3-4-HOU 31 (14:19) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to HOU 42 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (13:34) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 38 for -4 yards (73-Chad Brown). Sack allowed by 76-Douglas Cormier. PENALTY - Facemask (DET 98-Armando Wells)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 47 (13:32) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 86-Bruce Edwards)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-15-HOU 48 (13:32) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DET 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-4-DET 41 (12:55) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DET 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-David Mathews. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 55-David Mathews) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 36 (12:53) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DET 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 94-Eric Geiser.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-DET 27 (12:07) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Quincy Turley. Pressure by 96-William Williams.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-1-DET 27 (12:03) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DET 14 for 14 yards. Tackle by 94-Eric Geiser. Great move by 49-Thomas Knotts to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 96-William Williams.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 14 (11:26) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 22-Danny Keating to DET 4 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-William Sims. 22-Danny Keating made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-DET 4 (10:48) 4-William Trombly sacked at DET 13 for -9 yards (98-Armando Wells). Sack allowed by 67-Philip Johnson. 67-Philip Johnson completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-9-DET 13 (10:11) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 22-Danny Keating to DET 8 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Nick Stark. Great move by 22-Danny Keating to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
4-4-DET 8 (9:34) 19-Daniel McCormack 26 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 17 DET 12
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:32) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 73 yards from HOU 35 to DET -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (9:32) (Hot Read) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to HOU 24 for 51 yards. Tackle by 43-Robert Cole. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (8:50) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 86-Homer Harvey to HOU 9 for 15 yards. Tackle by 93-Terry Keeton.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-9-HOU 9 (8:11) (Hot Read) 18-Steve Voll pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 17 DET 18
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
(8:09) Extra point GOOD by 1-Daniel Hall. HOU 17 DET 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:09) 1-Daniel Hall kicks 70 yards from DET 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (8:09) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-William Sims. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 31-William Sims)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 30 (8:06) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-7-HOU 33 (7:30) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 49-Aaron Robinson. incomplete, intended for 14-Daniel Carter.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Deep Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 33 (7:26) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 31-William Sims. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot. DET 94-Eric Geiser was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 31-William Sims)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (7:22) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 30 for -11 yards (98-Armando Wells). Sack allowed by 67-Philip Johnson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-21-HOU 30 (6:46) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 75-Luis Davidson)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-26-HOU 25 (6:46) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-19-HOU 32 (6:08) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 22 for -10 yards (73-Chad Brown). Sack allowed by 66-Carl Lawlor.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
4-29-HOU 22 (5:22) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to DET 31. Fair Catch by 37-Enrique Pacheco. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 65-Christopher Jarman) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 31 (5:16) 19-Billy Smith ran to DET 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-8-DET 33 (4:34) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 89-Zachary Powell to DET 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-10-DET 46 (3:50) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to DET 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
2-6-DET 50 (3:13) 9-Michael Temples pass incomplete, intended for 14-Roger Starnes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
3-6-DET 50 (3:10) 9-Michael Temples pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Courtney Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
4-6-DET 50 (3:06) 5-Ernest Sanders punts 40 yards to HOU 11. Fair Catch by 46-Wayne Boutwell. DET 86-Homer Harvey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 11 (2:59) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Quincy Turley. Pressure by 98-Armando Wells.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 11 (2:55) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to DET 16 for 74 yards. Tackle by 30-James Pittman.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 16 (2:12) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 83-James Connelly to DET 3 for 13 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan. HOU 88-Willie Nelson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
1-3-DET 3 (1:35) 46-Wayne Boutwell ran to DET 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 39-Vincent Ryan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-DET 3 (0:56) 4-William Trombly sacked at DET 14 for -11 yards (55-David Mathews). Sack allowed by 89-Quincy Turley. 89-Quincy Turley totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-14-DET 14 (0:15) 4-William Trombly sacked at DET 23 for -9 yards (64-Fred Hall). Sack allowed by 66-Carl Lawlor. The offense seems to be calling that play a lot.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-23-DET 23 (15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack 41 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 20 DET 19
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (14:57) 19-Billy Smith ran to DET 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-9-DET 26 (14:17) 9-Michael Temples pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Zachary Powell. Pressure by 90-Stanley Thompson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
3-9-DET 26 (14:13) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to DET 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 95-James Beasley. Great move by 19-Billy Smith to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-2-DET 33 (13:32) 5-Ernest Sanders punts 49 yards to HOU 19. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 66-Ray Franklin. DET 66-Ray Franklin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 29 (13:23) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-John Rushing. 21-Rick Edwards got away with a hold on that play. DET 96-William Williams was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 35 (12:42) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to DET 43 for 22 yards. Tackle by 65-Danny Simon. 31-William Sims got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 43 (11:59) 46-Wayne Boutwell ran to DET 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
2-8-DET 41 (11:14) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 49-Aaron Robinson. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-8-DET 41 (11:10) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to DET 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-William Sims.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-6-DET 39 (10:35) 13-Juan Hanson punts 40 yards to DET -1.4-6-DET 39 (10:35) 13-Juan Hanson punts 40 yards to DET -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 20 (10:27) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 81-Billy Brink to DET 33 for 13 yards. Tackle by 59-Roderick Carver.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-10-DET 33 (9:54) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to DET 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. Pressure by 57-Donnie Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
1-10-DET 44 (9:07) 37-Enrique Pacheco ran to DET 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 95-James Beasley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
2-6-DET 47 (8:22) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 14-Roger Starnes to HOU 45 for 7 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 45 (7:39) (Hot Read) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco to HOU 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-HOU 38 (6:55) 19-Billy Smith ran to HOU 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 57-Donnie Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
3-3-HOU 38 (6:22) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to HOU 40 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Stanley Thompson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 40 (5:45) 5-Ernest Sanders punts 43 yards to HOU -3.4-5-HOU 40 (5:45) 5-Ernest Sanders punts 43 yards to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (5:37) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Bruce Edwards. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (5:33) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 12 for -8 yards (94-Eric Geiser). Sack allowed by 53-Keith Barge.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-18-HOU 12 (4:51) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 89-Quincy Turley to HOU 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Eric Geiser. 89-Quincy Turley made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-7-HOU 23 (4:08) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to DET 33. Fair Catch by 37-Enrique Pacheco.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 33 (4:01) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 46-Alexander Davis to DET 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle - Pass Key
2-3-DET 40 (3:24) 84-Wesley Smith ran to DET 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Donnie Alvarez.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-2-DET 41 (2:42) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 14-Roger Starnes to DET 43 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 43 (2:39) 9-Michael Temples pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King. incomplete, intended for 14-Roger Starnes.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 43 (2:35) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 19-Billy Smith to DET 45 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 59-Roderick Carver.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-8-DET 45 (2:32) 9-Michael Temples pass INTERCEPTED by 62-Jonathan Fenn at HOU 46. 62-Jonathan Fenn to HOU 46 for 0 yards. Tackle by 86-Homer Harvey.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (2:29) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Michael Reagan.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-HOU 48 (2:00) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 38 for -10 yards (73-Chad Brown). Sack allowed by 66-Carl Lawlor. 94-Eric Geiser got away with a hold on that play. The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout DET
3-18-HOU 38 (1:56) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-David Mathews. 23-Mark Lambert breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout DET
4-10-HOU 47 (1:50) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to DET 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 7 (1:41) 9-Michael Temples pass complete to 37-Enrique Pacheco to DET 49 for 42 yards. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (HOU 30-David Peralta) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 49 (1:32) 18-Steve Voll pass INTERCEPTED by 20-Lloyd McCoy at HOU 41. 20-Lloyd McCoy to HOU 41 for 0 yards. Tackle by 19-Billy Smith.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (1:28) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 31 for -10 yards (57-Edward Flores). Sack allowed by 67-Philip Johnson. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout DET
2-20-HOU 31 (1:23) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 21 for -11 yards (98-Armando Wells). Sack allowed by 76-Douglas Cormier. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-31-HOU 21 (0:41) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DET 34 for 45 yards. HOU 67-Philip Johnson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 34 (0:34) 4-William Trombly kneeled down to DET 34 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal FS Blitz - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 20, Detroit Wheels 19