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Wild Card: Memphis Showboats at Houston Gamblers

December 23, 1984
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 63,799 (94%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 7-James Perry pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella. 20-Douglas Donald made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-MEM 39 (14:16) 41-Timothy Corral ran to MEM 49 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (13:38) 7-James Perry pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera for 51 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MEM 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
(13:31) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing. HOU 0 MEM 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:31) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (13:31) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (13:28) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks. MEM 55-Chris Elmore was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
3-12-HOU 23 (12:52) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 37-Steven Minton.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 27 (12:06) 13-Juan Hanson punts 43 yards to MEM 31. Fair Catch by 13-Randy Christmas.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 31 (11:59) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 78-Daniel Hawes.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-11-MEM 30 (11:27) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-8-MEM 33 (10:45) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-6-MEM 35 (10:04) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 61 yards to HOU 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (9:56) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to HOU 14 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 14 (9:17) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 15 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-James Alonzo.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
2-9-HOU 15 (8:34) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley. incomplete, intended for 81-James Bryant.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-9-HOU 15 (8:31) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-8-HOU 16 (8:02) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to MEM 36. Fair Catch by 13-Randy Christmas.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 36 (7:55) 7-James Perry pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry. Pressure by 78-Daniel Hawes.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-5-MEM 40 (7:09) 7-James Perry pass complete to 19-Michael Popa to HOU 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (6:29) 7-James Perry pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt to HOU 13 for 33 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-HOU 13 (5:53) 7-James Perry pass complete to 83-Charles Corbin to HOU 6 for 7 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-3-HOU 6 (5:16) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 30-David Peralta. incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 30-David Peralta)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-1-HOU 1 (5:12) 41-Timothy Corral ran to HOU 1 for a short loss. Tackle by 63-Michael Pollock.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
2-1-HOU 1 (4:29) 20-Douglas Donald ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MEM 13
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
(4:27) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing. HOU 0 MEM 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:27) 16-James Ewing kicks 71 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:27) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 80-Gabriel Ahrens)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 25 (4:22) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-HOU 30 (3:38) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 34 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
3-1-HOU 34 (3:02) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 92-Brian Davis. incomplete, intended for 23-Mark Lambert.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
4-1-HOU 34 (2:58) 13-Juan Hanson punts 42 yards to MEM 24. 13-Randy Christmas to MEM 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (2:51) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Douglas Donald.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (2:48) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Daniel Hawes. 75-Frank Hernandez was caught flat-footed on this play. 75-Frank Hernandez was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
3-10-MEM 25 (2:08) 7-James Perry pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry. HOU 95-James Beasley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
4-8-MEM 27 (1:26) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 46 yards to HOU 27. Fair Catch by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (1:19) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 30 (0:43) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 28 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
3-8-HOU 28 (0:02) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to HOU 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 37-Steven Minton. 44-Tony Moore got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
4-8-HOU 29 (15:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 43 yards to MEM 28. Fair Catch by 13-Randy Christmas.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 28 (14:54) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-7-MEM 31 (14:11) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Paul Cuomo.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-8-MEM 30 (13:29) 7-James Perry pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-7-MEM 31 (12:51) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 49 yards to HOU 20. Fair Catch by 44-Philip King. MEM 34-William Guerro was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 1-David Allen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 91-Jose Rumsey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 30-David Peralta was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 99-Leo Thompson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 22-Danny Keating was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 60-Zane Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (12:44) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 92-Brian Davis. incomplete, intended for 23-Mark Lambert.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-HOU 20 (12:41) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
3-11-HOU 19 (12:01) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 67-Robert Scott.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
4-11-HOU 19 (11:18) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM 35. Fair Catch by 13-Randy Christmas.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 35 (11:11) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill. HOU 61-Charles Wallace was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 35 (11:08) 7-James Perry pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera for 65 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer. HOU 0 MEM 20
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
(10:59) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing. HOU 0 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:59) 16-James Ewing kicks 71 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:59) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-James Byler.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 37 (10:23) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 46-Vernon Herron. incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 37 (10:20) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-HOU 39 (9:41) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 34 for 27 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 34 (8:53) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to MEM 23 for 11 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley. 83-James Connelly breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 23 (8:19) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 6 for 17 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-6-MEM 6 (7:41) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 24-Chase Miles breaks down the CB. Pressure by 54-Lamar Reynolds. HOU 6 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
(7:37) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 7 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:37) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (7:37) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 78-Daniel Hawes.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
2-10-MEM 25 (7:00) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 26-Kendall Burnett. incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-10-MEM 25 (6:58) 7-James Perry pass INTERCEPTED by 45-John Rogers at MEM 30. 45-John Rogers to MEM 30 for -0 yards. Tackle by 20-Douglas Donald.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 30 (6:56) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-6-MEM 26 (6:15) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 44-Tony Moore. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-6-MEM 26 (6:12) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson. HOU 66-Carl Lawlor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
4-5-MEM 26 (5:40) 19-Daniel McCormack 43 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:36) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (5:36) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-5-MEM 30 (4:58) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta. HOU 78-Daniel Hawes was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-3-MEM 32 (4:20) 7-James Perry pass complete to 19-Michael Popa to MEM 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (3:33) 41-Timothy Corral ran to MEM 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Leo Thompson. 75-Frank Hernandez missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
2-8-MEM 37 (2:49) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-6-MEM 40 (2:08) 7-James Perry pass INTERCEPTED by 96-Irvin Balzer at MEM 38. 96-Irvin Balzer to MEM 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 70-Jeffrey Estrada.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 37 (2:06) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 22-John Zendejas. incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 37 (2:05) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 37 for a short loss. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-10-MEM 37 (2:00) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-1-MEM 29 (1:26) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to MEM 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore. 84-Fredrick Skeen made a great move on the CB. HOU 81-James Bryant 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 #1
Timeout HOU
1-10-MEM 25 (1:22) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Bruce Edwards. Pressure by 90-Kyle Verrill. MEM 72-Shawn Hicks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
2-10-MEM 25 (1:18) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to MEM 16 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-John Zendejas.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
3-1-MEM 16 (1:13) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 37-Steven Minton.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-3-MEM 18 (0:30) 19-Daniel McCormack 36 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 13 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:28) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (0:28) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 57-James Sims)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-15-MEM 20 (0:28) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
End of half.
(15:00) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 11-Tony Dean)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-15-HOU 20 (15:00) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-James Bryant to HOU 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore. Great move by 81-James Bryant to get free of his coverage. You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 35 (14:15) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 49 (13:32) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans. HOU 65-Christopher Jarman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
2-9-MEM 47 (12:48) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson. MEM 55-Chris Elmore 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 Attack #1 - Run Key
3-9-MEM 47 (12:09) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 11 for 36 yards. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 11 (11:20) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Chase Miles.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 11 (11:17) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 5 for 6 yards. 24-Chase Miles FUMBLES (50-Donn Webb) recovered by HOU-47-Lonnie Mohr at MEM 4. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
3-3-MEM 4 (10:41) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 1 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-1-MEM 1 (10:01) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 1 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
2-1-MEM 1 (9:26) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 2 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
3-2-MEM 2 (8:50) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 80-Gabriel Ahrens made a great move on the CB. HOU 19 MEM 21
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
(8:48) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 20 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:48) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (8:48) 7-James Perry pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to MEM 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-1-MEM 35 (8:09) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 37 (7:32) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 49 for 12 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (6:52) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, dropped by 83-Charles Corbin.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 49 (6:50) 20-Douglas Donald ran to MEM 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer. 70-Jeffrey Estrada missed that block completely. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 69-Louis Welch)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Run Key
2-20-MEM 39 (6:48) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 41-Timothy Corral.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-20-MEM 39 (6:45) 7-James Perry pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera to MEM 50 for 11 yards. Tackle by 30-David Peralta.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-9-MEM 50 (6:04) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 52 yards to HOU -1.4-9-MEM 50 (6:04) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 52 yards to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (5:55) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to HOU 40 for 20 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore. Nice job by 47-Lonnie Mohr on that route to lose his coverage. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (5:16) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 75-Luis Davidson)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
1-15-HOU 35 (5:16) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 67-Robert Scott.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-14-HOU 36 (4:39) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to HOU 41 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
3-9-HOU 41 (4:01) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 45 (3:21)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 7 (3:13) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King. incomplete, intended for 19-Michael Popa. MEM 70-Jeffrey Estrada was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 7 (3:10) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, intended for 19-Michael Popa.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-10-MEM 7 (3:08) 7-James Perry pass complete to 19-Michael Popa to MEM 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-MEM 7 (2:29) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 48 yards to HOU 44. 44-Philip King to HOU 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Rumsey.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 49 (2:21) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 36 for 15 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-MEM 36 (1:42) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-11-MEM 38 (1:06) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Chase Miles.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-11-MEM 38 (1:03) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 92-Brian Davis. incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen. 37-Steven Minton got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 92-Brian Davis)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 31 (1:00) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
2-6-MEM 27 (0:24) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MEM 20 (15:00) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 92-Brian Davis. incomplete, intended for 23-Mark Lambert.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 20 (14:57) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 22-John Zendejas. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-10-MEM 20 (14:53) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to MEM 13 for 7 yards. Tackle by 52-Andrew Jackson.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-3-MEM 13 (14:17) 19-Daniel McCormack 30 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MEM 20 (14:15) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King. incomplete, intended for 19-Michael Popa.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 20 (14:12) 7-James Perry pass complete to 19-Michael Popa to MEM 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-3-MEM 27 (13:31) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, intended for 10-Robert Herrera.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-3-MEM 27 (13:28) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 43 yards to HOU 30. Fair Catch by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (13:21) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 22-John Zendejas. 23-Mark Lambert made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 36 (12:45) (Hot Read) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards for 64 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 92-Brian Davis. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one. HOU 26 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key
(12:33) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 0 for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! 23-Mark Lambert breaks down the CB. HOU 28 MEM 21
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
(12:33) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (12:33) 7-James Perry pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt to MEM 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-7-MEM 28 (12:01) 7-James Perry pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 41-Timothy Corral.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-7-MEM 28 (11:57) 7-James Perry sacked at MEM 19 for -9 yards (78-Daniel Hawes). Sack allowed by 57-James Sims. 57-James Sims completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-16-MEM 19 (11:18) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 48 yards to HOU 33. 44-Philip King to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Jose Rumsey.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 34 (11:10) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 55-Chris Elmore. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 34 (11:07) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 47 for 13 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-HOU 47 (10:28) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to MEM 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-3-MEM 46 (9:47) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 32 for 14 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore. MEM 77-Walter Sterling was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 32 (9:06) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 37-Steven Minton. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens. MEM 68-Martin McMeans was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 32 (9:04) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-William Puckett. 53-Keith Barge was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
3-8-MEM 30 (8:21) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 21-James Byler. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens. HOU 47-Lonnie Mohr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-8-MEM 30 (8:16) 19-Daniel McCormack 47 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 31 MEM 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:12) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (8:12) 7-James Perry pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (7:34) 7-James Perry pass complete to 41-Timothy Corral to HOU 42 for 22 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 42 (6:46) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol. MEM 86-Ernest McNeill was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 36 (6:00) 7-James Perry pass incomplete, dropped by 34-William Guerro.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-4-HOU 36 (5:57) 7-James Perry pass complete to 10-Robert Herrera for 36 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 31 MEM 27
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
(5:50) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing. HOU 31 MEM 28
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:50) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:50) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (5:08) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Mark Lambert. That was a dangerous pass. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 28 (5:04) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to HOU 44 for 16 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (4:22) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 44 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron. HOU 47-Lonnie Mohr was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 44 (3:47) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to MEM 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Pass Key
2-8-MEM 42 (3:10) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks. I think the offense is starting to overuse that play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
3-11-MEM 45 (2:38) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Fredrick Skeen.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-11-MEM 45 (2:34) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM -3.4-11-MEM 45 (2:34) 13-Juan Hanson punts 47 yards to MEM -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (2:26) 7-James Perry pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-7-MEM 23 (2:00) 7-James Perry pass complete to 41-Timothy Corral to MEM 29 for 6 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
Timeout MEM
3-1-MEM 29 (1:53) (Hot Read) 7-James Perry pass INTERCEPTED by 61-Charles Wallace at MEM 24. 61-Charles Wallace to MEM 23 for 1 yards. Tackle by 79-Clifton Salgado. Pressure by 95-James Beasley.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 23 (1:51) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
Timeout MEM
2-8-MEM 22 (1:47) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 16 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Tony Moore. HOU 23-Mark Lambert was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Run Key
Timeout MEM
3-2-MEM 16 (1:42) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 11 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis. MEM 37-Steven Minton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 11 (0:59) 11-Tony Dean kneeled down to MEM 11 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 11 (0:26) 11-Tony Dean kneeled down to MEM 11 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 MLB Blitz
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 31, Memphis Showboats 28