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Conference Championship: Memphis Showboats at Houston Gamblers

January 12, 1986
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 62,510 (92%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 16-James Ewing kicks 66 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -1. 44-Philip King to HOU 16 for 18 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 16 (14:58) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 40 for 24 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 40 (14:16) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 48 for 12 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 27-Albert Arsenault. MEM 68-Martin McMeans 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: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MEM 48 (13:31) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to MEM 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
2-5-MEM 43 (12:56) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to MEM 25 for 18 yards. 83-James Connelly breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
1-10-MEM 25 (12:08) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-10-MEM 25 (11:36) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to MEM 23 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
3-8-MEM 23 (10:59) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 10 for 13 yards. Tackle by 50-George Thomas. 80-Gabriel Ahrens made a great move on the CB. 35-Jermaine Torian got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 10 (10:24) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 7 for 3 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-7-MEM 7 (9:46) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 4 for 4 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-4-MEM 4 (9:01) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 43-Paul Gordon. incomplete, intended for 88-Willie Nelson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Run Key
4-4-MEM 4 (8:57) 19-Daniel McCormack 21 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MEM 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:55) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (8:55) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to MEM 48 for 23 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 48 (8:16) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to HOU 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-8-HOU 50 (7:38) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 27 for 23 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 27 (6:50) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 14 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 14 (6:10) 1-David Allen pass complete to 30-Brian Kuss to HOU 10 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-6-HOU 10 (5:30) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-6-HOU 10 (5:27) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
4-6-HOU 10 (5:23) 16-James Ewing 28 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MEM 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:20) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:20) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-13-HOU 22 (4:43) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
3-5-HOU 30 (3:57) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 55-Chris Elmore. incomplete, intended for 83-James Connelly.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 30 (3:54) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 23. 87-Roger Taylor FUMBLES recovered by MEM-18-Numbers Zielinski to MEM 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 25 (3:44) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (3:03) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 37 (2:26) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 49 for 15 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (1:41) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 75-Frank Hernandez)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-17-MEM 44 (1:38) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-17-MEM 44 (1:36) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-17-MEM 44 (1:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to MEM 50 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-11-MEM 50 (0:17) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 45 yards to HOU 5. Fair Catch by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 5 (0:10) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 42 for 52 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon. HOU 86-Bruce Edwards was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
End of first quarter.
1-10-MEM 42 (15:00) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Marcus Medina to MEM 30 for 12 yards. Tackle by 54-Mitchell Welch.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Run Key
1-10-MEM 30 (14:16) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to MEM 15 for 15 yards. Tackle by 48-Antonio Tinsley.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-MEM 15 (13:35) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 13 for 3 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
2-7-MEM 13 (12:56) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to MEM 1 for 11 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon. 83-James Connelly made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
1-1-MEM 1 (12:22) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 1 for 1 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-1-MEM 1 (11:39) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 0 for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 9 MEM 3
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
(11:36) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 10 MEM 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:36) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (11:36) 1-David Allen pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (10:57) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
2-2-MEM 44 (10:13) 1-David Allen pass complete to 85-Jerome Betancourt to HOU 4 for 51 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards. MEM 1-David Allen was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 92-Brian Davis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 90-Stanley Thompson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 53-Keith Barge was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 97-Jeffrey Lovelace was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-4-HOU 4 (9:30) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to HOU 4 for a short gain. Tackle by 33-Michael Rider.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 4 (8:49) 15-Lauren Padron ran to HOU 5 for -1 yards. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-5-HOU 5 (8:14) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-5-HOU 5 (7:38) 16-James Ewing 22 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 MEM 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:36) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:36) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore. 83-James Connelly breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-4-HOU 31 (6:52) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 24-Chase Miles)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Run Key
2-9-HOU 26 (6:52) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to HOU 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
3-1-HOU 34 (6:11) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
1-10-HOU 38 (5:31) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 36 for 26 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-MEM 36 (4:49) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Run Key
2-2-MEM 28 (4:12) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 27-Albert Arsenault. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-2-MEM 28 (4:09) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 24 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
1-10-MEM 24 (3:26) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds. Nice job by 23-Mark Lambert on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
2-8-MEM 22 (2:50) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy - Run Key
3-5-MEM 19 (2:05) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to MEM 6 for 13 yards. Tackle by 26-Adam Young. Great move by 88-Willie Nelson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-6-MEM 6 (2:00) 24-Chase Miles ran to MEM 0 for 6 yards. 24-Chase Miles FUMBLES (43-Paul Gordon) recovered by MEM-72-Shawn Hicks to MEM 5 for 5 yards. 72-Shawn Hicks FUMBLES (53-Keith Barge) recovered by HOU-66-Carl Lawlor at MEM 6. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside
1-6-MEM 6 (1:55) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 23-Mark Lambert was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 16 MEM 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
(1:53) Extra point by 19-Daniel McCormack is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:53) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:53) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
2-12-MEM 23 (1:13) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 26 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-9-MEM 26 (0:39) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-3-MEM 32 (0:04) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 45 yards to HOU 22. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -7. 81-Willie Howland to MEM 31 for 39 yards. Tackle by 19-Daniel McCormack.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 31 (14:55) 1-David Allen pass complete to 15-Lauren Padron to HOU 32 for 37 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella. Pressure by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 32 (14:12) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, intended for 86-Ernest McNeill. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 32 (14:09) 15-Lauren Padron ran to HOU 32 for a short gain. Tackle by 79-Timothy Adams.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 32 (13:26) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Sweep Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-6-HOU 27 (12:43) 16-James Ewing 45 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 16 MEM 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:39) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (12:39) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 28 (11:59) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 28 (11:55) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 38 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon. HOU 80-Gabriel Ahrens was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2
1-10-HOU 38 (11:21) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-4-HOU 43 (10:43) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to MEM 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon. 83-James Connelly made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 48 (10:06) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
2-11-MEM 49 (9:30) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 34 for 16 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore. Great move by 80-Gabriel Ahrens to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 34 (8:46) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 34 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Kerry Sheridan. 66-Carl Lawlor was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone - Run Key
2-11-MEM 34 (8:05) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to MEM 21 for 14 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
1-10-MEM 21 (7:21) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 7 for 14 yards. Tackle by 34-David Adams.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-7-MEM 7 (6:41) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 12 for -5 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz
2-12-MEM 12 (6:02) 47-Lonnie Mohr ran to MEM 13 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
3-13-MEM 13 (5:21) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to MEM 2 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Adam Young. Great move by 88-Willie Nelson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
4-2-MEM 2 (4:41) 19-Daniel McCormack 19 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 19 MEM 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:39) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (4:39) 1-David Allen pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to MEM 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
2-8-MEM 27 (4:04) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-2-MEM 33 (3:30) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 15-Lauren Padron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-2-MEM 33 (3:27) 11-Jeff Johnson punts 47 yards to HOU 19. Fair Catch by 36-Juan Jacobson.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (3:20) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 26-Adam Young. incomplete, intended for 23-Mark Lambert.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 19 (3:17) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 27-Albert Arsenault. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 19 (3:13) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to MEM 40 for 41 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot. HOU 53-Keith Barge was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-MEM 40 (2:32) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 78-James Alonzo.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-6-MEM 36 (1:47) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 96-Kerry Sheridan. incomplete, intended for 23-Mark Lambert.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
3-6-MEM 36 (1:44) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 23-Mark Lambert to MEM 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 54-Lamar Reynolds.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-1-MEM 31 (1:08) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson for 31 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 25 MEM 9
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal OLB Blitz Outside - Pass Key
(1:03) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 26 MEM 9
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:03) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:03) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Run Key
2-1-MEM 34 (0:20) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to MEM 39 for 5 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion. HOU 79-Timothy Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-MEM 39 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 15-Lauren Padron to HOU 27 for 34 yards. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 45-John Rogers) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 27 (14:54) 1-David Allen pass complete to 80-Ken Hubbard to HOU 31 for -5 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-15-HOU 31 (14:09) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jerome Betancourt. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace. 27-Paul Sabella got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-15-HOU 31 (14:06) 1-David Allen pass complete to 15-Lauren Padron to HOU 15 for 16 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 45-John Rogers) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 15 (14:02) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 6 for 9 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 6 (13:27) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 42-Robert Sokol. incomplete, intended for 80-Ken Hubbard. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 42-Robert Sokol)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-6-HOU 6 (13:23) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, intended for 80-Ken Hubbard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-6-HOU 6 (13:20) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-6-HOU 6 (13:18) 47-David Austin ran for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 26 MEM 15
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
(13:15) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! HOU 26 MEM 17
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
(13:15) 16-James Ewing kicks 70 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -5. 44-Philip King to HOU 20 for 25 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 20 (13:11) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (13:08) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 86-Bruce Edwards to HOU 22 for 2 yards. Tackle by 27-Albert Arsenault.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
3-8-HOU 22 (12:25) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Willie Nelson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 22 (12:22) 13-Juan Hanson punts 40 yards to MEM 38. Fair Catch by 87-Roger Taylor.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 38 (12:15) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 38 for a short loss. Tackle by 97-Jeffrey Lovelace.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 38 (11:33) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-HOU 48 (10:47) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to HOU 34 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards. MEM 57-James Sims was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (10:03) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 44-Philip King. incomplete, intended for 80-Ken Hubbard.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 34 (9:59) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 22 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 22 (9:19) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 11 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 11 (8:44) 80-Ken Hubbard ran to HOU 12 for -1 yards. 80-Ken Hubbard FUMBLES (96-Irvin Balzer) recovered by HOU-96-Irvin Balzer at HOU 13. Tackle by 1-David Allen.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Right
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-HOU 13 (8:40) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 10 for -3 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
2-13-HOU 10 (8:00) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 25 for 15 yards. Tackle by 26-Adam Young.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 25 (7:15) 11-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 23-Mark Lambert. That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (7:12) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 31 for 7 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks. Great move by 83-James Connelly to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Corner Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
3-3-HOU 31 (6:34) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks. 87-Wesley Hull totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 41 (5:54) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Vernon Herron.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Run Key
2-11-HOU 40 (5:10) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 83-James Connelly to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Chris Elmore.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-2-HOU 49 (4:36) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 27-Albert Arsenault. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
4-2-HOU 49 (4:32) 13-Juan Hanson punts 39 yards to MEM 12. PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 34-David Adams)
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 46 (4:24) 11-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 27-Albert Arsenault. incomplete, intended for 86-Bruce Edwards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-MEM 46 (4:20) 11-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to MEM 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 26-Adam Young. Nice job by 87-Wesley Hull on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-3-MEM 39 (3:39) 23-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-Brian Davis.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Outside Blitz - Run Key
4-1-MEM 36 (2:56) 19-Daniel McCormack 54 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 29 MEM 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:52) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -3. 81-Willie Howland to MEM 32 for 35 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. 97-Thomas Yeager completely missed his blocking assignment. 97-Thomas Yeager missed that block completely. MEM 32-William Mitchell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 32 (2:46) 1-David Allen pass complete to 80-Ken Hubbard to MEM 37 for 6 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-4-MEM 37 (2:23) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to HOU 39 for 23 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (2:18) 1-David Allen pass complete to 86-Ernest McNeill to HOU 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-5-HOU 34 (2:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 30-Brian Kuss to HOU 28 for 6 yards. Tackle by 34-David Asuncion.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 28 (1:53) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jerome Betancourt. That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 28 (1:50) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to HOU 12 for 16 yards. Tackle by 21-Rick Edwards. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace. 34-David Asuncion got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 12 (1:44) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Ernest McNeill.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 12 (1:42) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 34-David Asuncion. incomplete, intended for 87-Roger Taylor. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 12 (1:38) 1-David Allen pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Jerome Betancourt. Pressure by 79-Timothy Adams.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 12 (1:34) 1-David Allen pass complete to 87-Roger Taylor to HOU 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 10 (1:30) 23-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 23 for 13 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR2 - Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 23 (1:25) 11-Tony Dean kneeled down to HOU 23 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 23 (0:50) 11-Tony Dean kneeled down to HOU 23 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Flat MLB SS Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 23 (0:08) 11-Tony Dean kneeled down to HOU 23 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 29, Memphis Showboats 17