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December 22, 1985 65° Legion Field
Attendance: 63,983 (89%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 71 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (14:14) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 39 (13:39) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to HOU 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Thomas Wagers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-8-HOU 40 (13:00) 23-Mark Lambert ran to BIR 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-BIR 46 (12:14) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-BIR 46 (12:11) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to BIR 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Clayton .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
3-8-BIR 44 (11:28) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to BIR 30 for 14 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 30 (10:45) 23-Mark Lambert ran to BIR 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-4-BIR 23 (10:00) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 4 for 19 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-4-BIR 4 (9:12) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 0 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
(9:10) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . BIR 0 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:10) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (9:10) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-BIR 37 (8:24) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 38 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-James Beasley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-BIR 38 (7:52) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 87-Jeffrey Zimmer to HOU 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-HOU 46 (7:09) 89-Marty Balin ran to HOU 18 for 28 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-HOU 18 (6:21) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 20 for -2 yards. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-12-HOU 20 (5:48) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 16-Lee Rice to HOU 11 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 34-David Asuncion)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-HOU 14 (5:43) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 15 for -2 yards. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-12-HOU 15 (5:07) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn . incomplete, intended for 35-Larry Ceasar .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-12-HOU 15 (5:03) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 21-Rick Edwards . incomplete, intended for 18-Steve Cody . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-12-HOU 15 (4:59) 6-Gerard Hinton 33 yard field goal is GOOD. BIR 3 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:57) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 65 yards from BIR 35 to HOU 0. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:57) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 26-Gerald McCormick . HOU 23-Mark Lambert 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 CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-9-HOU 26 (4:23) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 27 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-8-HOU 27 (3:44) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 22-Danny Keating)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 22 (3:44) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to HOU 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Clayton .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-8-HOU 27 (3:07) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to BIR 29. Fair Catch by 34-Kelly Acosta . BIR 96-William Williams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 29 (3:00) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 29 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-10-BIR 29 (2:23) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 13-Wade Wentz to BIR 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (HOU 94-Edward Mayberry)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-HOU 47 (2:20) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-12-HOU 49 (1:45) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, intended for 83-William Taylor . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
3-12-HOU 49 (1:42) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 83-William Taylor to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry . 83-William Taylor made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-6-HOU 43 (1:03) 2-Jack Carle punts 44 ya rds to HOU -1.4-6-HOU 43 (1:03) 2-Jack Carle punts 44 yards to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (0:54) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 30 (0:09) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 37-Thomas Wagers . incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 30 (0:04) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert for 70 yards. TOUCHDOWN! 23-Mark Lambert did some fancy footwork there. BIR 3 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Run Key
(0:00) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . BIR 3 HOU 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of first quarter.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (15:00) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-8-BIR 27 (14:22) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 34-David Asuncion . incomplete, intended for 18-Steve Cody . Pressure by 96-Irvin Balzer . 34-David Asuncion got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-8-BIR 27 (14:18) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Jeffrey Zimmer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
4-8-BIR 27 (14:14) 2-Jack Carle punts 49 yards to HOU 24. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 24 (14:07) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to HOU 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-4-HOU 30 (13:20) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 90-Byron Taylor . 71-James Nation missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 30 (12:45) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 51-Roger White .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 32 (12:00) 13-Juan Hanson punts 43 yards to BIR 25. 16-Lee Rice to BIR 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 88-Willie Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 26 (11:52) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 25 for -1 yards. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-11-BIR 25 (11:13) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-7-BIR 29 (10:36) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, dropped by 83-William Taylor .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
4-7-BIR 29 (10:32) 2-Jack Carle punts 52 yards to HOU 19. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (10:26) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Gabriel Ahrens .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 19 (10:22) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 40-Henry Acosta . incomplete, intended for 47-Lonnie Mohr .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 3 Deep LB Blitz
Run Key
3-10-HOU 19 (10:19) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 48 for 29 yards. Tackle by 37-Steven Minton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (9:38) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to BIR 32 for 20 yards. Tackle by 34-Kelly Acosta .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
1-10-BIR 32 (9:01) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to BIR 5 for 26 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Clayton . Great move by 23-Mark Lambert to get free of his coverage. HOU 60-Zane Baker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 23-Mark Lambert 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: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-5-BIR 5 (8:11) 11-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 25-Howard Hutchinson at BIR -2. 25-Howard Hutchinson to BIR 14 for 17 yards. Tackle by 80-Gabriel Ahrens .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 14 (8:05) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 12 for -2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-BIR 12 (7:25) 30-Richard Sutton ran to BIR 12 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-13-BIR 12 (6:48) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry . PENALTY - Holding (BIR 68-Keith Clevenger) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
4-12-BIR 12 (6:46) 2-Jack Carle punts 50 yards to HOU 37. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 37 (6:40) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 33-Jeff Hinojos . incomplete, intended for 47-Lonnie Mohr .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-10-HOU 37 (6:36) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 51-Roger White . incomplete, intended for 24-Chase Miles .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 37 (6:33) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta . 24-Chase Miles did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 43 (5:50) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to BIR 8. 16-Lee Rice to BIR 11 for 3 yards. Tackle by 88-Willie Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 11 (5:43) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-BIR 9 (5:10) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 19 for 10 yards. 35-Larry Ceasar FUMBLES ( 34-David Asuncion ) recovered by HOU-21-Rick Edwar ds at BIR 22. Tackle by 35-Larry Ceasar .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
1-10-BIR 22 (5:06) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Byron Taylor . 71-James Nation missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-7-BIR 20 (4:31) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to BIR 8 for 12 yards. Tackle by 51-Roger White . 36-Russell Colbert got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-8-BIR 8 (3:57) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 51-Roger White . incomplete, intended for 47-Lonnie Mohr . 51-Roger White got away with a hold on that play. PENALTY - Pass Interference (BIR 94-Francis Cipriani)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-1-BIR 1 (3:53) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 3 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Dime Flat CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
(3:50) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . BIR 3 HOU 21
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:50) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (3:50) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-12-BIR 23 (3:11) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 95-James Beasley)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-BIR 41 (3:09) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-9-BIR 41 (2:25) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace . 86-Mario Burton totally missed that block. BIR 78-Kurt Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-10-BIR 41 (2:00) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 35-Larry Ceasar to BIR 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 95-James Beasley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-2-BIR 49 (1:23) 2-Jack Carle punts 47 yards to HOU 4. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson . HOU 55-Luis Torres was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (1:16) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 1 for -3 yards. Tackle by 62-Carl McSwain .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-13-HOU 1 (0:37) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 9 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
3-5-HOU 9 (0:02) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Clayton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -3. 13-Wade Wentz to BIR 33 for 36 yards. Tackle by 19-Daniel McCormack .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 33 (14:55) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-6-BIR 37 (14:15) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King . incomplete, intended for 13-Wade Wentz . BIR 78-Kurt Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-6-BIR 37 (14:11) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 18-Steve Cody to BIR 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
1-10-BIR 45 (13:34) 89-Marty Balin ran to BIR 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-8-BIR 47 (12:54) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 83-William Taylor to HOU 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 45 (12:20) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 45 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
2-10-HOU 45 (11:43) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry . incomplete, intended for 35-Larry Ceasar .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-HOU 45 (11:39) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn . incomplete, intended for 89-Marty Balin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
4-10-HOU 45 (11:36) 2-Jack Carle punts 48 ya rds to HOU -3.4-10-HOU 45 (11:36) 2-Jack Carle punts 48 yards to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (11:27) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 37-Steven Minton . incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (11:24) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 36-Russell Colbert .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 35 (10:36) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Marcus Medina to BIR 16 for 48 yards. Tackle by 25-Howard Hutchinson . 37-Thomas Wagers got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-BIR 16 (9:52) 28-Albert Buckland ran to BIR 0 for 16 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 3 HOU 27
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
(9:48) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . BIR 3 HOU 28
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:48) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (9:48) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-4-BIR 31 (9:09) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, intended for 13-Wade Wentz .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
3-4-BIR 31 (9:06) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry . incomplete, intended for 18-Steve Cody .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
4-4-BIR 31 (9:02) 2-Jack Carle punts 45 yards to HOU 24. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 24 (8:56) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 65-Christopher Jarman)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-15-HOU 19 (8:56) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Mark Lambert .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-15-HOU 19 (8:53) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani . 23-Mark Lambert made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
3-13-HOU 21 (8:18) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 33 (7:39) 13-Juan Hanson punts 46 yards to BIR 21. Fair Catch by 34-Kelly Acosta .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 21 (7:32) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-James Beasley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-9-BIR 21 (6:50) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-6-BIR 25 (6:05) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 13-Wade Wentz to BIR 48 for 23 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-BIR 48 (5:25) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn . BIR 83-William Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
2-9-BIR 48 (4:39) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 87-Jeffrey Zimmer to HOU 37 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-HOU 37 (3:57) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers . 18-Steve Cody totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
Timeout BIR
2-6-HOU 33 (3:25) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Marty Balin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-6-HOU 33 (3:21) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, dropped by 87-Jeffrey Zimmer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-6-HOU 33 (3:16) 6-Gerard Hinton 51 yard field goal is GOOD. BIR 6 HOU 28
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:13) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 71 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:13) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 39 for 14 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani . Great move by 23-Mark Lambert to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (2:27) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 26-Gerald McCormick . incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 39 (2:24) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to HOU 38 for -2 yards. Tackle by 52-Joseph Clayton . BIR 90-Byron Taylor was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-12-HOU 38 (1:43) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Fredrick Skeen . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 38 (1:41) 13-Juan Hanson punts 38 yards to BIR 25.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-BIR 25 (1:32) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 32 for 8 yards. 35-Larry Ceasar FUMBLES ( 96-Irvin Balzer ) recovered by BIR-35-Larry Ceas ar at BIR 37. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams . It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play. BIR 35-Larry Ceasar was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BIR 37 (0:49) 89-Marty Balin ran to BIR 41 for 4 yards. 89-Marty Balin FUMBLES ( 21-Rick Edwards ) recovered by HOU-21-Rick Edwar ds to BIR 46 for -3 yards. Tackle by 89-Marty Balin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-BIR 46 (0:45) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Mark Lambert . BIR 59-Joseph Gerald was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-BIR 46 (0:42) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Fredrick Skeen to BIR 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Thomas Wagers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
3-8-BIR 43 (15:00) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to BIR 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos . PENALTY - Offsides (BIR 51-Roger White) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy SS MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 32 (14:57) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to BIR 22 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 22 (14:22) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 13 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
2-1-BIR 13 (13:47) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to BIR 2 for 10 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-2-BIR 2 (13:18) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 29-Fred Kyle . incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
2-2-BIR 2 (13:15) 23-Mark Lambert ran for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! BIR 6 HOU 34
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(13:13) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . BIR 6 HOU 35
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:13) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (13:13) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
2-12-BIR 23 (12:47) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 83-William Taylor to HOU 5 for 71 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King . Great move by 83-William Taylor to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
1-5-HOU 5 (12:12) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 36-Juan Jacobson . incomplete, intended for 87-Jeffrey Zimmer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-5-HOU 5 (12:08) 8-Nolan Loos pass complete to 30-Richard Sutton for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 30-Richard Sutton to get free of his coverage. BIR 12 HOU 35
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
(12:04) Extra point GOOD by 6-Gerard Hinton . BIR 13 HOU 35
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:04) 6-Gerard Hinton kicks 67 yards from BIR 35 to HOU -2. 44-Philip King to HOU 28 for 31 yards. Tackle by 45-Frank Owens . BIR 59-Joseph Gerald was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 28 (11:59) 11-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 33-Jeff Hinojos at HOU 36. 33-Jeff Hinojos to HOU 36 for 0 yards. Tackle by 88-Willie Nelson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (11:55) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to HOU 25 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella . BIR 72-Douglas Trump was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-10-HOU 25 (11:35) 89-Marty Balin ran to HOU 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 99-Jeffrey Head .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-9-HOU 24 (11:13) 8-Nolan Loos pass INTERCEPTED by 94-Edward Mayberry at HOU 17. 94-Edward Mayberry to HOU 17 for -0 yards. Tackle by 30-Richard Sutton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 17 (11:09) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-4-HOU 24 (10:28) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Gerald .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Run Key
1-10-HOU 29 (9:53) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 37-Thomas Wagers . incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen . PENALTY - Pass Interference (BIR 37-Thomas Wagers)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 30 (9:49) 28-Albert Buckland ran to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-Kelly Acosta .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 36 (9:16) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to HOU 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Gerald McCormick .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
3-2-HOU 38 (8:39) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 47 for 9 yards. 23-Mark Lambert made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 47 (7:52) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-8-HOU 49 (7:07) 28-Albert Buckland ran to BIR 45 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Run Key
3-2-BIR 45 (6:25) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-BIR 33 (5:41) 23-Mark Lambert ran to BIR 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Gerald . 84-Fredrick Skeen completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-BIR 32 (5:02) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 23 for 9 yards. Tackle by 40-Henry Acosta .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-1-BIR 23 (4:19) 28-Albert Buckland ran to BIR 17 for 7 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Gerald .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Run Key
1-10-BIR 17 (3:45) 23-Mark Lambert ran to BIR 7 for 9 yards. Tackle by 33-Jeff Hinojos .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Dime Normal LB Blitz
Run Key
2-1-BIR 7 (3:05) 24-Chase Miles ran to BIR 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 90-Byron Taylor .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
3-2-BIR 9 (2:25) 23-Mark Lambert ran to BIR 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 59-Joseph Gerald .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-3-BIR 9 (2:00) 19-Daniel McCormack 27 yard field goal is GOOD. BIR 13 HOU 38
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:58) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to BIR -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-BIR 25 (1:58) 35-Larry Ceasar ran to BIR 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
2-4-BIR 31 (1:32) 8-Nolan Loos pass Pass knocked down by 36-Juan Jacobson . incomplete, intended for 30-Richard Sutton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-4-BIR 31 (1:27) 8-Nolan Loos pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jeffrey Zimmer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-BIR 31 (1:24) 2-Jack Carle punts 49 yards to HOU 20. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (1:17) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 19 for -1 yards. Tackle by 94-Francis Cipriani . 23-Mark Lambert completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Run Key
2-11-HOU 19 (0:32) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Joseph Gerald . 84-Fredrick Skeen was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.