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Conference Championship: Houston Gamblers at Denver Gold

January 08, 1984
48°
Mile High Stadium (Denver, CO) Attendance: 73,298 (96%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 4-Samuel Hoye kicks 72 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
1-10-HOU 39 (14:22) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez. HOU 67-Philip Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
2-7-HOU 42 (13:49) 83-James Connelly ran to DEN 50 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
1-10-DEN 50 (13:11) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Timothy Despres.
2-9-DEN 49 (12:33) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DEN 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall.
3-7-DEN 47 (11:53) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to DEN 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
1-10-DEN 40 (11:10) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DEN 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
2-1-DEN 30 (10:25) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-1-DEN 31 (9:52) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 22-Étienne Boulay. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
4-1-DEN 31 (9:47) 19-Daniel McCormack 49 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-DEN 38 (9:44) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-DEN 39 (9:10) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-9-DEN 38 (8:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to HOU 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King. 27-Corey True breaks down the CB.
1-10-HOU 48 (7:53) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 43-Denver Siegel.
2-10-HOU 48 (7:49) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at DEN 42 for -10 yards (97-Jeffrey Lovelace). Sack allowed by 78-Jonathan Crabtree. 9-Dustin Nichols FUMBLES (97-Jeffrey Lovelace) recovered by HOU-99-Leo Thompson to DEN 35 for 5 yards.
1-10-DEN 35 (7:44) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 49-Thomas Knotts. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 99-Robert Givens) (Declined) PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 20-Don Wilkerson)
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-DEN 29 (7:41) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 49-Thomas Knotts.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-DEN 29 (7:39) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to DEN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-9-DEN 28 (7:01) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to DEN 13 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
1-10-DEN 13 (6:22) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 55-Kirk Wall. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
2-10-DEN 13 (6:19) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 83-James Connelly to DEN 3 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley. DEN 94-Timothy Despres was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-1-DEN 3 (5:42) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 1 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz - Run Key
1-1-DEN 1 (5:07) 23-Mark Lambert ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 0 HOU 6
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
(5:06) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. DEN 0 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:06) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:06) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
2-7-DEN 28 (4:25) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
1-10-DEN 35 (3:48) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner.
2-10-DEN 35 (3:44) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Duane Cunningham to DEN 42 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres. Nice job by 81-Duane Cunningham on that route to lose his coverage.
3-3-DEN 42 (3:08) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 30-David Peralta at HOU 43. 30-David Peralta to HOU 42 for -0 yards. Tackle by 85-Jose Buford. Pressure by 90-Stanley Thompson.
1-10-HOU 42 (3:03) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to DEN 43 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
1-10-DEN 43 (2:20) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to DEN 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens. HOU 49-Thomas Knotts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
2-3-DEN 36 (1:35) 46-Wayne Boutwell ran to DEN 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-Norman Anderson.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 32 (0:54) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Run Key
2-8-DEN 30 (0:10) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 26-Roy Wiley. incomplete, intended for 14-Daniel Carter.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
3-8-DEN 30 (0:06) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to DEN 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
End of first quarter.
4-1-DEN 23 (15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack 41 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 0 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:57) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (14:57) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King. incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner.
2-10-DEN 25 (14:55) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz
3-7-DEN 28 (14:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to DEN 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Terry Keeton.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
4-1-DEN 34 (13:29) 5-Robert Rankin punts 50 yards to HOU 16. 46-Wayne Boutwell FUMBLES recovered by HOU-46-Wayne Boutwell at HOU 16. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 16 (13:21) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 28 for 12 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall. Pressure by 91-Freddie Gilbert.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-HOU 28 (12:46) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
2-7-HOU 31 (12:07) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres. HOU 53-Keith Barge was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 68-Gilbert Christensen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 5-Robert Rankin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 55-Kirk Wall was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
3-7-HOU 31 (12:04) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 89-Quincy Turley to HOU 38 for 6 yards. 89-Quincy Turley FUMBLES (22-Étienne Boulay) recovered by DEN-22-Étienne Boulay at HOU 42. Tackle by 89-Quincy Turley. Great move by 89-Quincy Turley to get free of his coverage.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-HOU 42 (11:57) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-8-HOU 40 (11:21) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True for 40 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 27-Corey True made a great move on the CB. DEN 6 HOU 10
(11:14) Extra point GOOD by 4-Samuel Hoye. DEN 7 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:14) 4-Samuel Hoye kicks 69 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:14) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 89-Quincy Turley to HOU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth.
2-5-HOU 30 (10:33) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
1-10-HOU 46 (9:57) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 89-Quincy Turley to HOU 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Robert Falkner.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 49 (9:18) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 46-Wayne Boutwell.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 49 (9:16) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DEN 37 for 14 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (8:32) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 22-Danny Keating to DEN 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens. 22-Danny Keating did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 91-Freddie Gilbert.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-3-DEN 30 (7:52) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DEN 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-DEN 24 (7:06) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 46-Wayne Boutwell to DEN 15 for 9 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 99-Robert Givens. Nice job by 46-Wayne Boutwell on that route to lose his coverage.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-1-DEN 15 (6:29) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 15 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Freddie Gilbert. HOU 76-Douglas Cormier was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-1-DEN 15 (5:49) 23-Mark Lambert ran to DEN 15 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
4-1-DEN 15 (5:11) 19-Daniel McCormack 33 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 7 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:08) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:08) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
2-9-DEN 26 (4:32) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
3-8-DEN 27 (3:54) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta. 80-Ronald Tatman breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
4-1-DEN 34 (3:17) 5-Robert Rankin punts 52 yards to HOU 14. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (3:08) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 20 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus.
2-10-HOU 20 (2:24) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Bruce Edwards. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 20 (2:20) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 11 for -9 yards (94-Timothy Despres). Sack allowed by 49-Thomas Knotts.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-19-HOU 11 (2:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to DEN 41. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 41 (1:53) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 43-Denver Siegel to DEN 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Timeout DEN
2-7-DEN 44 (1:48) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 80-Ronald Tatman.
3-7-DEN 44 (1:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 50 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres. 55-Luis Torres got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (HOU 43-Robert Cole)
1-10-DEN 49 (1:42) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 43-Robert Cole. incomplete, intended for 12-Michael Sonnenberg. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 43-Robert Cole)
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (1:39) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to HOU 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol. 16-Joseph Garner breaks down the CB.
Timeout DEN
2-7-HOU 42 (1:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 80-Ronald Tatman.
3-7-HOU 42 (1:30) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford.
4-7-HOU 42 (1:26) 5-Robert Rankin punts 38 yards to HOU 4. Fair Catch by 46-Wayne Boutwell.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (1:19) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 4 for a short loss. Tackle by 91-Freddie Gilbert.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-10-HOU 4 (0:44) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 13 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee. 85-Jose Buford made a great move on the CB. DEN 16-Joseph Garner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
2-1-DEN 34 (14:26) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Ronald Tatman.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-1-DEN 34 (14:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to HOU 47 for 19 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee. 12-Michael Sonnenberg breaks down the CB. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 47 (13:39) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to HOU 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres. DEN 51-Paul Allen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
2-9-HOU 46 (13:05) 27-Corey True ran to HOU 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
3-4-HOU 41 (12:24) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-4-HOU 41 (12:20) 5-Robert Rankin punts 37 yards to HOU 3.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 3 (12:10) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 49-Thomas Knotts.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 3 (12:07) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 17 for 14 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 17 (11:24) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 17 for a short loss. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-10-HOU 17 (10:46) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 66-Carl Lawlor)
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-15-HOU 12 (10:46) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 13 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz
3-14-HOU 13 (10:03) 83-James Connelly ran to HOU 23 for 10 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson. DEN 20-Don Wilkerson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
4-4-HOU 23 (9:21) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to DEN 33. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 33 (9:14) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 80-Ronald Tatman.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 33 (9:10) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 99-Leo Thompson.
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
3-10-DEN 33 (8:26) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB4 Blitz - Pass Key
4-9-DEN 34 (7:51) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 46-Wayne Boutwell. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 51-Paul Allen) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (7:44) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 20-Don Wilkerson.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Run Key
2-1-HOU 27 (6:58) 4-William Trombly pass INTERCEPTED by 20-Don Wilkerson at HOU 36. 20-Don Wilkerson to HOU 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-Thomas Knotts. Pressure by 95-George Turner.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (6:53) 27-Corey True ran to HOU 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-9-HOU 33 (6:08) 27-Corey True ran to HOU 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres. DEN 68-Gilbert Christensen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-7-HOU 32 (5:34) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford. 59-Roderick Carver got away with a hold on that play.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-7-HOU 32 (5:30) 4-Samuel Hoye 50 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 10 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:26) 4-Samuel Hoye kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:26) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-8-HOU 27 (4:47) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly. Pressure by 90-Clyde Raines.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-8-HOU 27 (4:43) 46-Wayne Boutwell ran to HOU 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Freddie Gilbert.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
4-6-HOU 29 (4:03) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to DEN 24. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton. DEN 99-Robert Givens was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 24 (3:56) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 23 for -1 yards. Tackle by 90-Stanley Thompson.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-11-DEN 23 (3:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford for 77 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 16 HOU 13
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
(3:01) Extra point GOOD by 4-Samuel Hoye. DEN 17 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:01) 4-Samuel Hoye kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:01) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Lucius Vernon.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (2:26) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Bruce Edwards.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 28 (2:23) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 99-Robert Givens. incomplete, intended for 49-Thomas Knotts. Pressure by 57-Nathan Branch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-7-HOU 28 (2:19) 13-Juan Hanson punts 50 yards to DEN 22. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 22 (2:12) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres. HOU 50-Bernard McGlothlin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-7-DEN 24 (1:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to DEN 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-1-DEN 30 (1:04) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
4-1-DEN 31 (0:28) 5-Robert Rankin punts 47 yards to HOU 21. Fair Catch by 46-Wayne Boutwell.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 21 (0:21) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 14-Daniel Carter to HOU 34 for 13 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 34 (15:00) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 30-Lucius Vernon. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 34 (14:56) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner.
3-9-HOU 35 (14:19) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly. Pressure by 90-Clyde Raines.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-9-HOU 35 (14:16) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to DEN 21. 84-Tim Horton to DEN 27 for 6 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 27 (14:08) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 27 (14:04) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 27 for a short gain. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-10-DEN 27 (13:23) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 12-Michael Sonnenberg to DEN 28 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-9-DEN 28 (12:49) 5-Robert Rankin punts 52 yards to HOU 20. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (12:40) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 55-Kirk Wall. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 27 (12:36) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 30-Lucius Vernon. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 27 (12:32) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 41 for 14 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Prevent - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (11:46) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-6-HOU 45 (11:12) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens. 53-Keith Barge completely missed his blocking assignment.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-4-HOU 47 (10:28) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 24-Chad Kroeger. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-4-HOU 47 (10:25) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to DEN 7. 84-Tim Horton to DEN 10 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Malcolm Nazario. 35-Gregory Garrison totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 10 (10:17) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 86-Daniel Tedrow to DEN 28 for 18 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. 62-Jonathan Fenn got away with a hold on that play. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 28 (9:35) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 86-Daniel Tedrow.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 28 (9:31) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Terry Keeton.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-8-DEN 29 (8:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-3-DEN 35 (8:09) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to HOU 18. Fair Catch by 46-Wayne Boutwell.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (8:02) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 20-Don Wilkerson. incomplete, intended for 49-Thomas Knotts. HOU 89-Quincy Turley was injured on the play. DEN 57-Nathan Branch was injured on the play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 18 (8:00) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 23 for 5 yards. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-5-HOU 23 (7:21) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 24-Chad Kroeger. incomplete, intended for 14-Daniel Carter.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 23 (7:18) 13-Juan Hanson punts 59 yards to DEN 19.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 19 (7:08) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-Pedro Lee.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-DEN 21 (6:29) 81-Duane Cunningham ran to DEN 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
3-5-DEN 24 (5:44) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-1-DEN 28 (5:09) 5-Robert Rankin punts 50 yards to HOU 23. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 22 for 0 yards. Tackle by 35-Gregory Garrison.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 22 (5:01) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 13 for -9 yards (94-Timothy Despres). Sack allowed by 75-Luis Davidson.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-19-HOU 13 (4:28) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Bruce Edwards. Pressure by 95-George Turner.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-19-HOU 13 (4:24) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Robert Falkner.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-16-HOU 16 (3:44) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to DEN 36. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 36 (3:38) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 34 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-12-DEN 34 (3:04) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-5-DEN 41 (2:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 27-Corey True.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-5-DEN 41 (2:18) 5-Robert Rankin punts 63 yards to HOU -5.4-5-DEN 41 (2:18) 5-Robert Rankin punts 63 yards to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (2:10) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 34 for 14 yards.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (2:05) 4-William Trombly pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Quincy Turley. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 64-Martin Cabrera)
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-20-HOU 24 (2:03) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-Chad Kroeger.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-13-HOU 32 (1:59) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 26-Roy Wiley.
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 34 (1:37) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to DEN 11 for 55 yards. Tackle by 24-Chad Kroeger. Pressure by 95-George Turner. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 24-Chad Kroeger) (Declined)
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 11 (1:28) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 98-Robert Falkner. incomplete, intended for 22-Danny Keating.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 11 (1:25) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 35-Gregory Garrison. incomplete, intended for 46-Wayne Boutwell. Pressure by 75-Daryl Henderson.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-10-DEN 11 (1:21) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 32-Walter Gabbert. incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly. This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-10-DEN 11 (1:17) 4-William Trombly pass Pass knocked down by 26-Roy Wiley. incomplete, intended for 14-Daniel Carter. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play. Turnover on downs.
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 11 (1:12) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 11 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Timeout HOU
2-9-DEN 11 (1:09) 43-Denver Siegel ran to DEN 14 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-6-DEN 14 (1:05) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
4-6-DEN 14 (1:01) 5-Robert Rankin punts 50 yards to HOU 35. 46-Wayne Boutwell to HOU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 38 (0:53) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-9-HOU 40 (0:48) 4-William Trombly pass complete to 49-Thomas Knotts to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (0:27) 4-William Trombly sacked at HOU 41 for -9 yards (95-George Turner). Sack allowed by 76-Douglas Cormier. 76-Douglas Cormier completely missed his blocking assignment. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy WLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-19-HOU 41 (0:09) 4-William Trombly pass INTERCEPTED by 20-Don Wilkerson at DEN 48. 20-Don Wilkerson to DEN 50 for 1 yards. Tackle by 14-Daniel Carter. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 50 (0:05) 9-Dustin Nichols kneeled down to DEN 50 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Denver Gold 17, Houston Gamblers 13