Regular Season Week 3: Gamblers at Express
September 21, 1975 73° Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Attendance: 80,183 (89%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 11-Winston Hampton kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-7-HOU 28 (14:24) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 28 for a short gain. Tackle by 20-Allen Ellison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-7-HOU 28 (13:50) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 28 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
4-7-HOU 28 (13:08) 7-Bruce Kester punts 50 yards to LAX 22. 81-Santiago Smith to LAX 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 94-Steven Pratt . HOU 74-Tony Lehman was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 32 (12:59) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-Carlos Shortt .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-LAX 32 (12:55) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 97-Michael Spencer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
3-1-LAX 41 (12:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
Run Key
4-1-LAX 41 (12:13) 9-Maurice Lester punts 60 yards to HOU -1.4-1-LAX 41 (12:13) 9-Maurice Lester punts 60 yards to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (12:04) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 38-Carlos Turner at LAX 39. 38-Carlos Turner to LAX 38 for -0 yard s. Tackle by 17-Ro bert Richards.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-LAX 38 (11:58) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-1-LAX 47 (11:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 88-Cordell Mosteller to HOU 48 for 5 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-HOU 48 (10:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 88-Cordell Mosteller to HOU 28 for 20 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
1-10-HOU 28 (9:52) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 88-Cordell Mosteller . Pass knocked down by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-HOU 28 (9:48) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 89-Peter Sibley to HOU 20 for 8 yards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-2-HOU 20 (9:04) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
4-2-HOU 20 (9:00) 11-Winston Hampton 38 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 27 (8:57) 32-Wesley Villanueva ran to HOU 27 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Eric Aaron . HOU 32-Wesley Villanueva was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-10-HOU 27 (8:20) 38-Paul Mailloux ran to HOU 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 55-Matthew McKamey .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
3-6-HOU 31 (7:45) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Matthew McKamey .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
1-10-HOU 38 (7:09) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Weak Flood
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-HOU 39 (6:29) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 38-Carlos Turner at LAX 42. 38-Carlos Turner to LAX 42 for -0 yards. Tackle by 17-Robe rt Richards.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
1-10-LAX 42 (6:25) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to HOU 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Press ure by 39-Jaso n Hatch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
1-10-HOU 47 (5:51) 34-Jordan Devers ran to HOU 49 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling . LAX 57-Jason Graf was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
2-11-HOU 49 (5:10) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-Carlos Shortt to HOU 35 for 14 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 35 (4:33) 8-Gene Nowlin FUMBLES recovered by LAX-66-Jason Westbroo ks at HOU 35. Tackle by 62-Thomas Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-10-HOU 35 (3:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Richard Rogers to HOU 23 for 12 yards. Tackle by 59-Morris Sterling . PENALTY - Holding (LAX 34-Jordan Devers)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
2-18-HOU 43 (3:48) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 16-Tyrone Kennedy to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
3-15-HOU 40 (3:05) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 89-Peter Sibley .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
4-15-HOU 40 (3:01) 9-Maurice Lester punts 26 yards to HOU 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 14 (2:53) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 83-David Nelson)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-15-HOU 9 (2:53) 32-Wesley Villanueva FUMBLES recovered by HOU-12-Chester Dougher ty at HOU 5. Tackle by 55-Matthew McKamey .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-19-HOU 5 (2:19) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU -3 for -8 yards ( 55-Matthew McKamey ) SAFETY! ( 55-Matthew McKamey ) LAX 2 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
(2:16) 16-James Peeler kicks 79 yards from HOU 20 to LAX 1. 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 37 for 36 yards. Tackle by 97-Michael Spencer .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 37 (2:10) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 28-Richard Marshall to LAX 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-LAX 48 (1:34) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 34-Jordan Devers to HOU 41 for 11 yards. Tackle by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-HOU 41 (0:51) 34-Jordan Devers ran to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-2-HOU 33 (0:15) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Richard Rogers for 33 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 59-Morris Sterling . LAX 8 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
(0:10) Extra point GOOD by 11-Winston Hampton . LAX 9 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:10) 11-Winston Hampton kicks 71 yards from LAX 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:10) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to LAX 8 for 67 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-8-LAX 8 (15:00) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 13 for -5 yards. Tackle by 73-Phillip Harrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-13-LAX 13 (14:20) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to LAX 2 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-2-LAX 2 (13:40) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-2-LAX 2 (13:36) 16-James Peeler 21 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 55-Matthew McKamey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. LAX 9 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(13:34) 16-James Peeler kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to LAX -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (13:34) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-LAX 25 (12:55) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-8-LAX 27 (12:20) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 88-Cordell Mosteller . Pass knocked down by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
4-8-LAX 27 (12:16) 9-Maurice Lester punts 43 yards to HOU 30. Fair Catch by 83-David Nelson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 30 (12:10) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
2-10-HOU 30 (12:06) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 17-Robert Richards . Pass knocked down by 90-David Heim .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-10-HOU 30 (12:02) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 83-David Nelson)
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
3-15-HOU 25 (12:02) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to HOU 42 for 18 yards. Tackle by 90-David Heim .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
1-10-HOU 42 (11:27) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 27-Maurice Matzke . HOU 76-Douglas Cormier was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Outside Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-11-HOU 41 (10:52) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to LAX 46 for 13 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
1-10-LAX 46 (10:15) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to LAX 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
2-3-LAX 39 (9:39) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to LAX 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra . PENALTY - Facemask (LAX 49-Daniel Ibarra)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Man Cover 1
1-10-LAX 23 (9:35) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 18 for 4 yards. Tackle by 43-Derek Jackson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-6-LAX 18 (8:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to LAX 7 for 11 yards. Tackle by 90-David Heim .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
1-7-LAX 7 (8:20) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 9 HOU 9
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Backfield Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
(8:16) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Peeler . LAX 9 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:16) 16-James Peeler kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to LAX -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (8:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to LAX 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 48-William Pritt .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
2-11-LAX 24 (7:28) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to LAX 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-LAX 37 (6:50) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Thomas Campbell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
2-11-LAX 35 (6:13) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 88-Cordell Mosteller to HOU 37 for 28 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
1-10-HOU 37 (5:32) 34-Jordan Devers ran to HOU 38 for -1 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
2-11-HOU 38 (4:56) 34-Jordan Devers ran to HOU 35 for 3 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-8-HOU 35 (4:16) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to HOU 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
4-1-HOU 28 (3:41) 11-Winston Hampton 46 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 12 HOU 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:38) 11-Winston Hampton kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:38) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Overload Blitz
Pass Key
2-3-HOU 32 (3:02) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 49 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 49 (2:19) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 43-Derek Jackson at LAX 22. 43-Derek Jackson to LAX 22 for -0 yards . Tackle by 10-B radley Sharp. Pressure by 99-Eric Aaron.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Prevent
1-10-LAX 22 (2:13) PENALTY - False Start (LAX 59-Charles Martin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-15-LAX 17 (2:13) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to LAX 46 for 29 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-LAX 46 (2:00) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 43 for -3 yards. Tackle by 48-William Pritt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
2-13-LAX 43 (1:40) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith . Pass knocked down by 36-Wayne Mashburn . Press ure by 62-Thomas C ampbell.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
3-13-LAX 43 (1:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Pressur e by 39-Jason Hatch.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-10-LAX 45 (0:57) 9-Maurice Lester punts 46 yards to HOU 8.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 8 (0:48) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 7 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 52-Reginald Martin)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
1-14-HOU 4 (0:46) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 0 for -4 yards. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-18-HOU 0 (0:10) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 10 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 16-James Peeler kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to LAX -5. 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 27 for 32 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 27 (14:56) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith . Pass knocked down by 91-David Burt . Pressure by 51-Rolando Mou lton.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 27 (14:52) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-Carlos Shortt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
3-10-LAX 27 (14:49) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 48-William Pritt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
4-1-LAX 37 (14:09) 9-Maurice Lester punts 60 yards to HOU 4.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 4 (13:59) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 20 for 16 yards. Tackle by 20-Allen Ellison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 20 (13:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 27-August Madrid to HOU 46 for 26 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra . Pressure by 9 0-David Heim.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (12:30) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 49-Robert Carroll to LAX 39 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Walter Silva .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 39 (11:43) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Louis Duron .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-5-LAX 34 (11:03) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pass knocked down by 22-Walter Silva . P ressure by 99 -Eric Aaron.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
3-5-LAX 34 (10:58) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to LAX 12 for 21 yards. Tackle by 43-Derek Jackson .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 12 (10:10) 11-James Lightfoot pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! LAX 12 HOU 16
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(10:06) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Peeler . LAX 12 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:06) 16-James Peeler kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to LAX -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 25 (10:06) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-9-LAX 26 (9:27) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith . Pressure by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Pass Key
3-9-LAX 26 (9:23) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith . Pressure by 97-Michael Spencer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-9-LAX 26 (9:18) 9-Maurice Lester punts 49 yards to HOU 24. 83-David Nelson to HOU 37 for 13 yards. Tackle by 83-Richard Rogers . LAX 83-Richard Rogers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 37 (9:09) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Louis Duron .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Post and Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Cover 2
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 35 (8:31) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 26-James Connelly to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-James Warner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 44 (7:56) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 20-Allen Ellison . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (LAX 20-Allen Ellison)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-LAX 40 (7:54) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 20-Allen Ellison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
2-12-LAX 42 (7:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to LAX 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner . LAX 99-Eric Aaron was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 77-Richard Mosley)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Short
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-22-HOU 48 (7:08) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 41 for -7 yards ( 55-Matthew McKamey )
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-30-HOU 41 (6:29) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 22-Walter Silva .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
4-18-LAX 47 (5:49) 7-Bruce Kester punts 41 yards to LAX 6. Fair Catch by 81-Santiago Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 6 (5:43) 28-Richard Marshall ran to LAX 24 for 17 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
1-10-LAX 24 (5:01) 34-Jordan Devers ran to LAX 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Juan Bonnett .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
2-1-LAX 33 (4:20) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 81-Santiago Smith to HOU 39 for 29 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . Pressur e by 97-Michael Sp encer.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal PA All Go
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (3:33) 28-Richard Marshall ran to HOU 28 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
1-10-HOU 28 (2:57) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 88-Cordell Mosteller . Pass knocked down by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 28 (2:53) 30-Edgar Austin ran to HOU 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal FB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 22 (2:09) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 30-Edgar Austin .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 22 (2:06) 11-Winston Hampton 41 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 15 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:03) 11-Winston Hampton kicks 69 yards from LAX 35 to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:03) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 33 (1:23) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
3-3-HOU 32 (0:44) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to LAX 44 for 24 yards. Tackle by 22-Walter Silva . Pre ssure by 99-E ric Aaron. HOU 10-Bradley Sharp was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 44 (0:01) 32-Wesley Villanueva ran to LAX 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Louis Duron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
End of third quarter.
2-11-LAX 45 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to LAX 33 for 12 yards. Tackle by 38-Carlos Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Slot Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 33 (14:16) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger . Pass knocked down by 20-Allen Ellison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Curl Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 33 (14:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 17-Robert Richards to LAX 22 for 11 yards. Tackle by 90-David Heim .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 22 (13:26) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 13 for 9 yards. Tackle by 52-James Warner . LAX 98-Robert Falkner was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-1-LAX 13 (12:45) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez . Pass knocked down by 49-Daniel Ibarra . Pr essure by 50-L ouis Duron.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-1-LAX 13 (12:41) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger . Pressure by 99-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-1-LAX 13 (12:37) 16-James Peeler 31 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 76-Douglas Cormier was injured on the play. LAX 15 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:35) 16-James Peeler kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to LAX -3. 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 24 for 28 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Martin . HOU 97-Michael Spencer was injured on the play. LAX 34-Jordan Devers was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LAX 24 (12:30) 28-Richard Marshall ran to LAX 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
1-10-LAX 36 (11:50) 28-Richard Marshall ran to LAX 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-1-LAX 45 (11:13) 30-Edgar Austin ran to LAX 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Sweep Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-LAX 48 (10:29) 28-Richard Marshall ran to HOU 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Steven Pratt .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-7-HOU 49 (9:45) 28-Richard Marshall ran to LAX 49 for -2 yards. Tackle by 50-Paul Walker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
3-9-LAX 49 (9:00) 30-Edgar Austin ran to HOU 43 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
4-1-HOU 43 (8:20) 9-Maurice Lester punts 47 yards to HOU -4.4-1-HOU 43 (8:20) 9-Maurice Lester punts 47 yards to HOU -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (8:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pass knocked down by 20-Allen Ellison . Pressure by 79- Lamont Stich.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Flat Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (8:07) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 20 (8:01) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 20 (7:58) 7-Bruce Kester punts 49 yards to LAX 31. Fair Catch by 81-Santiago Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 31 (7:51) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 88-Cordell Mosteller to HOU 46 for 23 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . Press ure by 59-Morris S terling.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (7:11) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Richard Rogers to HOU 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (6:29) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 28-Richard Marshall .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Zone Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 36 (6:24) 34-Jordan Devers ran to HOU 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 62-Thomas Campbell .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
3-9-HOU 35 (5:50) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 83-Richard Rogers to HOU 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . Pressur e by 59-Morris Ste rling. LAX 59-Charles Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-HOU 28 (5:10) 11-Winston Hampton 46 yard field goal is GOOD. LAX 18 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:07) 11-Winston Hampton kicks 75 yards from LAX 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (5:07) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 49-Daniel Ibarra .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-5-HOU 30 (4:28) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
3-5-HOU 30 (3:46) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-James Warner . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 75-Luis Davidson) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-1-HOU 35 (3:42) 7-Bruce Kester punts 49 yards to LAX 16. 81-Santiago Smith to LAX 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-August Madrid .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 26 (3:34) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 88-Cordell Mosteller . Pass knocked down by 31-Juan Bonnett . Pres sure by 98-Jerr y Aiello.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 26 (3:29) 30-Edgar Austin ran to LAX 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal FB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-5-LAX 31 (2:43) 8-Gene Nowlin sacked at LAX 21 for -10 yards ( 59-Morris Sterling ). Sack allowed by 72-Charles Martin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 4 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-15-LAX 21 (2:19) 9-Maurice Lester punts 47 yards to HOU 32. 83-David Nelson to HOU 33 for 1 yards. Tackle by 55-Matthew McKamey . HOU 51-Rolando Moulton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (2:11) 32-Wesley Villanueva ran to HOU 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-James Warner . HOU 52-Reginald Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep Zone
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-8-HOU 34 (2:00) 32-Wesley Villanueva ran to HOU 35 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Eric Aaron .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Timeout LAX
3-8-HOU 35 (1:57) 26-James Connelly ran to HOU 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 22-Walter Silva . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 77-Richard Mosley)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
3-11-HOU 32 (1:53) 49-Robert Carroll ran to HOU 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Jimmie McCartney . HOU 52-Reginald Martin was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
4-11-HOU 32 (1:10) 7-Bruce Kester punts 44 yards to LAX 25. Fair Catch by 81-Santiago Smith .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LAX 25 (1:04) 8-Gene Nowlin FUMBLES recovered by LAX-57-Jason Gr af at LAX 24. Tackle by 62-Thomas Campbell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Zone Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-LAX 24 (0:44) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 34-Jordan Devers to LAX 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson . PENALTY - Holding (LAX 57-Jason Graf)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong FS WLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-20-LAX 14 (0:40) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 81-Santiago Smith . Pass knocked down by 36-Wayne Mashburn . Press ure by 59-Morris S terling.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide All Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
3-20-LAX 14 (0:35) 8-Gene Nowlin pass complete to 13-Carlos Shortt to LAX 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Pass Key
Timeout LAX
4-12-LAX 22 (0:31) 8-Gene Nowlin pass incomplete, intended for 13-Carlos Shortt . Pass knocked down by 92-August Peterson . Press ure by 98-Jerry Aiello. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-LAX 22 (0:25) 26-James Connelly ran to LAX 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 27-Maurice Matzke .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout LAX
2-5-LAX 18 (0:21) 12-Chester Dougherty kneeled down to LAX 18 for -0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB5 Blitz
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.