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December 22, 1985 57° Liberty Bowl
Attendance: 58,444 (94%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 16-James Ewing kicks 69 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -4. 27-Corey True to DEN 16 for 20 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 16 (14:57) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 50-George Thomas . incomplete, intended for 33-Matthew Kluesner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-DEN 16 (14:54) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 64-George Sullivan)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-13-DEN 14 (14:51) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley . incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford . Pressure by 26-Adam Young .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
3-13-DEN 14 (14:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to DEN 26 for 12 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-1-DEN 26 (14:06) 5-Robert Rankin punts 47 yards to MEM 27. Fair Catch by 87-Roger Taylor .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 27 (13:59) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to DEN 31 for 43 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald Woody .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-DEN 31 (13:21) 1-David Allen sacked at DEN 40 for -9 yards ( 94-Timothy Despres ). Sack allowed by 75-Frank Hernandez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-19-DEN 40 (12:42) 47-David Austin ran to DEN 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines . 75-Frank Hernandez totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-19-DEN 40 (12:07) 47-David Austin ran to DEN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-14-DEN 35 (11:24) 16-James Ewing 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 47-David Austin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 3 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:20) 16-James Ewing kicks 72 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -7. 27-Corey True to DEN 13 for 20 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 13 (11:17) 85-Jose Buford ran to DEN 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-5-DEN 18 (10:38) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-1-DEN 22 (10:02) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 25 (9:27) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 60-Erin Lazarus)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
1-5-DEN 30 (9:25) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 27-Albert Arsenault . incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-5-DEN 30 (9:22) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 31 for a short gain. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch . DEN 80-Ronald Tatman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-5-DEN 31 (8:43) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to DEN 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault . 81-Richard Huff did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-DEN 35 (7:57) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to MEM 17. 87-Roger Taylor to MEM 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boula y.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (7:48) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to DEN 26 for 49 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 48-Donald Woody .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-DEN 26 (7:04) 1-David Allen pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to DEN 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-5-DEN 21 (6:25) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to DEN 8 for 13 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-8-DEN 8 (5:41) 1-David Allen pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt for 8 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 9 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
(5:39) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 10 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:39) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:39) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to DEN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault . 27-Corey True did some fancy footwork there. Pressure by 60-Erin Lazarus .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-2-DEN 33 (5:03) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to MEM 22 for 45 yards. 81-Richard Huff made a great move on the CB. MEM 92-Brian Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
1-10-MEM 22 (4:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 20-Douglas Donald to MEM 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Shawn Nakano . MEM 50-George Thomas was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
2-5-MEM 18 (3:30) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at MEM 26 for -8 yards ( 72-Shawn Hicks ). Sack allowed by 70-Lawrence Rodriguez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-14-MEM 26 (2:47) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 84-Tim Horton to MEM 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-James Alonzo .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-12-MEM 24 (2:04) 8-Anthony Schaefer 42 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 10 DEN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:00) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (2:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MEM 36 (1:25) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 60-Blaine Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 36 (1:20) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 40 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Timeout MEM
3-6-MEM 40 (0:45) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to DEN 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos . Great move by 81-Willie Howland to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 94-Timothy Despres .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of first quarter.
1-10-DEN 48 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to DEN 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-DEN 36 (14:24) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to DEN 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-3-DEN 28 (13:45) 1-David Allen pass complete to 30-Brian Kuss to DEN 21 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Kirk Wall .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 21 (13:07) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to DEN 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens . DEN 66-James Guth 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 Zone
2-6-DEN 17 (12:31) 47-David Austin ran to DEN 6 for 11 yards. 47-David Austin FUMBLES ( 48-Donald Woody ) recovered by DEN-48-Donald Woo dy to DEN 3 for -2 yards. Tackle by 86-Ernest McNeill . MEM 47-David Austin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-DEN 3 (12:25) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jose Buford . Pressure by 60-Erin Lazarus . 27-Albert Arsenault got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-DEN 3 (12:21) 33-Matthew Kluesner ran to DEN 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-7-DEN 6 (11:41) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jose Buford . Pressure by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-7-DEN 6 (11:36) 5-Robert Rankin punts 51 yards to MEM 44. 87-Roger Taylor to DEN 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Corey True .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 47 (11:28) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Willie Howland . That was a dangerous pass. Pressure by 93-Gregory Hubbard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-10-DEN 47 (11:24) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 48-Donald Woody . incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-10-DEN 47 (11:22) 1-David Allen pass complete to 30-Brian Kuss to DEN 31 for 16 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boula y.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-DEN 31 (10:46) 1-David Allen pass complete to 18-Numbers Zielinski to DEN 24 for 7 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Prevent
2-3-DEN 24 (10:02) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 40-Paul Scott . incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor . 40-Paul Scott got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-3-DEN 24 (9:58) 1-David Allen pass complete to 28-Raymond Hampton to DEN 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 48-Donald Woody .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
4-2-DEN 24 (9:26) 16-James Ewing 41 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 13 DEN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:22) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (9:22) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 33-Matthew Kluesner to DEN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron . Pressure by 58-Michael Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-2-DEN 33 (8:44) 27-Corey True ran to MEM 49 for 18 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (8:07) 85-Jose Buford ran to MEM 49 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-10-MEM 49 (7:28) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to MEM 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-5-MEM 44 (6:48) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to MEM 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-MEM 35 (6:08) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to MEM 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-MEM 26 (5:27) 27-Corey True ran to MEM 26 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans . DEN 16-Joseph Garner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Run Key
3-1-MEM 26 (4:53) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 46-Vernon Herron . incomplete, intended for 81-Richard Huff .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-1-MEM 26 (4:49) 8-Anthony Schaefer 44 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 13 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:46) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (4:46) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 48-Donald Woody . incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (4:41) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner . 67-Joseph Jarvis missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-11-MEM 24 (4:07) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 66-James Guth . incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-MEM 24 (4:03) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 54 yards to DEN 22. 84-Tim Horton to DEN 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Thomas Yeager .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 22 (3:56) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon . DEN 34-Jorge Knox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-1-DEN 31 (3:13) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 33-Matthew Kluesner to DEN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
1-10-DEN 36 (2:38) 85-Jose Buford ran to DEN 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks . 80-Ronald Tatman was completely beat on that play. DEN 67-Carl Denning was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-DEN 34 (2:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
3-7-DEN 39 (1:54) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
4-5-DEN 41 (1:19) 5-Robert Rankin punts 51 yards to MEM 8. Fair Catch by 87-Roger Taylor .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 8 (1:13) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Norman Anderson . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 75-Frank Hernandez)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-13-MEM 5 (1:11) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 9 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 9 (0:32) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores . 28-Raymond Hampton was completely beat on that play. 28-Raymond Hampton was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 70 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to MEM 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth . MEM 87-Roger Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 35 (14:15) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 90-Clyde Raines . 75-Frank Hernandez completely missed his blocking assignment. 75-Frank Hernandez totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-9-MEM 36 (13:31) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-8-MEM 38 (12:54) 1-David Allen pass complete to 80-Ken Hubbard to DEN 50 for 13 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 75-Frank Hernandez)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-18-MEM 28 (12:51) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boula y. MEM 47-David Austin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-11-MEM 34 (12:11) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 46 yards to DEN 20. 84-Tim Horton to DEN 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (12:03) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to DEN 40 for 19 yards. Great move by 27-Corey True to get free of his coverage. MEM 68-Martin McMeans was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-DEN 40 (11:27) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to MEM 30 for 30 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Inside
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 30 (10:48) 43-Denver Siegel ran to MEM 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 78-James Alonzo .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-7-MEM 27 (10:11) 9-Dustin Nichols pass INTERCEPTED by 26-Adam Young at MEM 17. 26-Adam Young to MEM 17 for 0 yards. Tackle by 20-Douglas Donald . 51-Shawn Nakano was completely beat on that play. MEM 27-Albert Arsenault was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-MEM 17 (10:06) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 18 (9:23) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 67-Joseph Jarvis)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
2-14-MEM 13 (9:23) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 9 for -4 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-18-MEM 9 (8:42) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Ernest McNeill . Pressure by 95-George Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-18-MEM 9 (8:39) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 46 yards to DEN 45. 84-Tim Horton to DEN 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 18-Numbers Zielinski . MEM 78-James Alonzo was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 48 (8:31) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to MEM 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-3-MEM 45 (7:52) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 27-Corey True to MEM 29 for 15 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 29 (7:15) 33-Matthew Kluesner ran to MEM 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-7-MEM 26 (6:42) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to MEM 20 for 6 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-1-MEM 20 (6:05) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to MEM 11 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Adam Young . DEN 80-Ronald Tatman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 11 (5:24) 27-Corey True ran to MEM 11 for a short loss. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-10-MEM 11 (4:39) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley . incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 11 (4:36) 9-Dustin Nichols sacked at MEM 18 for -7 yards ( 58-Michael Bailey ). Sack allowed by 20-Douglas Donald .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-17-MEM 18 (3:58) 8-Anthony Schaefer 36 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 13 DEN 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:55) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 70 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (3:55) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 30-Brian Kuss . Excellent coverage on that play. Pressure by 95-George Turner . MEM 86-Ernest McNeill was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (3:51) 1-David Allen pass complete to 30-Brian Kuss to MEM 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-4-MEM 31 (3:16) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 91-Douglas Ramos . incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor . 66-James Guth got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 31 (3:13) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 49 yards to DEN 20. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (3:06) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Run Key
2-4-DEN 27 (2:26) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 27 for a short gain. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley . MEM 60-Erin Lazarus was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
3-3-DEN 27 (1:46) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 48-Antonio Tinsley . incomplete, intended for 16-Joseph Garner . Pressure by 96-Kerry Sheridan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 27 (1:42) 5-Robert Rankin punts 45 yards to MEM 28. 87-Roger Taylor to MEM 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boula y.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 33 (1:33) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to MEM 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos . Pressure by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-MEM 33 (0:48) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to MEM 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 43 (0:12) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to DEN 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-1-DEN 48 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt to DEN 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 66-James Guth .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 37 (14:18) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to DEN 31 for 6 yards. 81-Willie Howland FUMBLES ( 99-Robert Givens ) recovered by DEN-22-Étienne Bou lay to DEN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 57-James Sim s.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 36 (14:11) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-3-DEN 43 (13:33) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner to DEN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MEM 27-Albert Arsenault)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 40 (13:31) 27-Corey True ran to MEM 42 for -1 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch . DEN 67-Carl Denning was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-11-MEM 42 (12:50) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 80-Ronald Tatman to MEM 29 for 13 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 29 (12:14) 85-Jose Buford ran to MEM 19 for 10 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-MEM 19 (11:35) 27-Corey True ran to MEM 19 for a short gain. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-10-MEM 19 (10:53) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 16-Joseph Garner for 19 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 13 DEN 15
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
(10:49) 81-Richard Huff ran to MEM 3 for -1 yards. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans . 64-George Sullivan completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
(10:49) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to MEM -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (10:49) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 24-Chad Kroeger . incomplete, intended for 81-Willie Howland .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (10:45) 1-David Allen sacked at MEM 16 for -9 yards ( 95-George Turner ). Sack allowed by 67-Joseph Jarvis . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 88-Mario Phillips) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-19-MEM 16 (10:43) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
4-19-MEM 16 (9:58) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 46 yards to DEN 38. Fair Catch by 84-Tim Horton .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 38 (9:51) 27-Corey True ran to DEN 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-5-DEN 43 (9:07) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jose Buford . Pressure by 58-Michael Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 43 (9:03) 9-Dustin Nichols pass Pass knocked down by 46-Vernon Herron . incomplete, intended for 33-Matthew Kluesner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 43 (8:59) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to MEM 9. 87-Roger Taylor to MEM 25 for 16 yards.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (8:49) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 60-Blaine Hernandez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (8:13) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-MEM 41 (7:30) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 44-Anthony Heredia . incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 41 (7:27) 1-David Allen pass complete to 28-Raymond Hampton to DEN 39 for 20 yards. DEN 90-Clyde Raines was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 39 (6:42) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to DEN 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 39 (6:05) 28-Raymond Hampton ran to DEN 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-7-DEN 36 (5:23) 47-David Austin ran to DEN 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-George Turner . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (DEN 95-George Turner)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-10-DEN 22 (5:21) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 91-Douglas Ramos . incomplete, intended for 81-Willie Howland .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 22 (5:19) 28-Raymond Hampton ran to DEN 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Norman Anderson .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-9-DEN 22 (4:33) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to DEN 4 for 18 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boula y.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
1-4-DEN 4 (3:56) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 44-Anthony Heredia . incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-4-DEN 4 (3:53) 1-David Allen pass complete to 28-Raymond Hampton to DEN 2 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-2-DEN 2 (3:13) 47-David Austin ran to DEN 3 for a short loss. Tackle by 79-Andrew Sander .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-3-DEN 3 (2:39) 16-James Ewing 20 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 16 DEN 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:37) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (2:37) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to DEN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault . 81-Richard Huff made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-DEN 29 (2:13) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 14-William Ruiz . Pressure by 58-Michael Bailey . 35-Jermaine Torian got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
3-6-DEN 29 (2:10) 9-Dustin Nichols pass incomplete, intended for 80-Ronald Tatman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
4-6-DEN 29 (2:07) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to DEN 41 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds . 81-Richard Huff made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-DEN 41 (2:00) 9-Dustin Nichols pass complete to 33-Matthew Kluesner to MEM 39 for 19 yards. Tackle by 58-Michael Bailey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 39 (1:10) 81-Richard Huff ran to MEM 39 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-10-MEM 39 (0:25) 43-Denver Siegel ran to MEM 33 for 5 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
Timeout DEN
3-4-MEM 33 (0:03) 8-Anthony Schaefer 52 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 16 DEN 18
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.