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Divisional Round: Denver Gold at Houston Gamblers

January 01, 1989
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 66,094 (97%)
DEN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 75 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (14:19) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 44 for 19 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 44 (13:34) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to HOU 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-8-HOU 46 (12:50) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-6-HOU 48 (12:15) 12-Tony Dean sacked at HOU 35 for -13 yards (57-John Pursel). Sack allowed by 67-Philip Johnson.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-19-HOU 35 (11:37) 13-Juan Hanson punts 44 yards to DEN 21. Fair Catch by 19-Jake Peralta.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 21 (11:30) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 25 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl. DEN 71-John Galbraith was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-6-DEN 25 (10:47) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. DEN 61-Dean Park was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left - Run Key
3-3-DEN 28 (10:06) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 39 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 39 (9:24) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to HOU 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (8:48) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 86-Richard Funkhouser.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 48 (8:44) 81-Richard Huff ran to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-7-HOU 44 (8:06) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 62-Jonathan Fenn. incomplete, intended for 13-Ronald Geter. Pressure by 55-Luis Torres. 62-Jonathan Fenn got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
4-7-HOU 44 (8:03) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to HOU -3.4-7-HOU 44 (8:03) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to HOU -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (7:54) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DEN 17 for 63 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 17 (7:07) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-5-DEN 12 (6:25) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-Jarrett Walsh.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-DEN 10 (5:45) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
4-2-DEN 9 (5:04) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 44-Anthony Heredia. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-DEN 9 (5:01) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 12 for 3 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-7-DEN 12 (4:16) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to DEN 30 for 18 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 30 (3:36) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-3-DEN 37 (3:01) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to DEN 45 for 8 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 45 (2:25) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to HOU 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-3-HOU 48 (1:46) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to HOU 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (1:01) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to HOU 18 for 23 yards.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 18 (0:14) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
(0:09) Extra point GOOD by 8-Anthony Schaefer. HOU 0 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:09) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:09) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 48-Donald Woody.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-HOU 40 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-8-HOU 42 (14:18) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to HOU 50 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
1-10-HOU 50 (13:40) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-John Pursel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-9-DEN 49 (13:02) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DEN 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
1-10-DEN 39 (12:28) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to DEN 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-4-DEN 33 (11:52) 24-Chase Miles ran to DEN 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-John Jones.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
3-2-DEN 31 (11:08) 24-Chase Miles ran to DEN 17 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-Jarrett Walsh.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 17 (10:25) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-11-DEN 18 (9:44) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 18 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-10-DEN 18 (9:01) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-John Pursel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-9-DEN 16 (8:25) 19-Daniel McCormack 33 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:22) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (8:22) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Richard Funkhouser. That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 25 (8:18) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella. DEN 34-Jorge Knox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-2-DEN 33 (7:40) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 42 for 9 yards. 86-Richard Funkhouser FUMBLES (45-John Rogers) recovered by HOU-27-Paul Sabella to HOU 49 for -5 yards. Tackle by 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-HOU 49 (7:33) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-5-DEN 46 (7:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles to DEN 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores. PENALTY - Pass Interference (DEN 53-Michael Flores) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 40 (6:57) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to DEN 40 for a short gain. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 40 (6:17) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-6-DEN 36 (5:32) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DEN 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Anthony Heredia.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 27 (4:51) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to DEN 18 for 9 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-1-DEN 18 (4:10) 24-Chase Miles ran to DEN 21 for -3 yards. Tackle by 57-John Pursel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
3-4-DEN 21 (3:30) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DEN 11 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-Jarrett Walsh. DEN 59-Patrick Goudy was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 11 (2:49) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 15 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-John Pursel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-14-DEN 15 (2:04) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 44-Anthony Heredia. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-14-DEN 15 (2:01) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 24-Chase Miles for 15 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 9 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
(1:56) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 10 DEN 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:56) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -7. 19-Jake Peralta to DEN 25 for 32 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. 91-Douglas Ramos completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:50) 81-Richard Huff ran to DEN 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 36 (1:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 19-Jake Peralta.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 36 (1:42) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-DEN 36 (1:37) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to HOU 47 for 18 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-HOU 47 (1:30) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 14-William Ruiz.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 47 (1:27) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to HOU 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-1-HOU 38 (1:04) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-1-HOU 38 (1:01) 8-Anthony Schaefer 55 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 10 DEN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:57) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:57) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-6-HOU 29 (0:22) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-Jarrett Walsh. DEN 92-Julian Dejesus was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 70 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -5. 19-Jake Peralta to DEN 20 for 25 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 20 (14:56) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to DEN 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 32 (14:17) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 82-Rick Griffin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 32 (14:16) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 62-Jonathan Fenn at DEN 44. 62-Jonathan Fenn to DEN 45 for -0 yards. Tackle by 13-Ronald Geter. 62-Jonathan Fenn got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 45 (14:12) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens for 45 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 16 DEN 10
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
(14:06) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 17 DEN 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:06) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (14:06) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 38 (13:22) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 85-Jose Buford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 38 (13:19) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 56-Larry Theberge. incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 62-Jonathan Fenn)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 44 (13:15) 85-Jose Buford ran to DEN 42 for -2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Run Key
2-12-DEN 42 (12:39) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to HOU 49 for 9 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Run Key
3-3-HOU 49 (11:59) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 56-Larry Theberge at HOU 45. 56-Larry Theberge to HOU 44 for -0 yards. Tackle by 81-Richard Huff. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 52-Daniel Seaman) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (11:56) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 99-Robert Givens. incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 44 (11:52) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Julian Dejesus.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Run Key
3-9-HOU 45 (11:13) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 91-Douglas Ramos. incomplete, intended for 89-Ryan Dearing.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-9-HOU 45 (11:09) 13-Juan Hanson punts 42 yards to DEN 13. Fair Catch by 19-Jake Peralta.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 13 (11:02) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to DEN 28 for 15 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 28 (10:26) 81-Richard Huff ran to DEN 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry. 34-Jorge Knox totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Run Key
2-7-DEN 31 (9:43) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-7-DEN 31 (9:41) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to DEN 43 for 13 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 43 (8:56) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to HOU 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (8:09) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to HOU 29 for 12 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 29 (7:28) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to HOU 19 for 10 yards. Tackle by 91-Ronnie Stahl.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 19 (6:50) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to HOU 9 for 10 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-9-HOU 9 (6:13) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser for 9 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 17 DEN 16
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
(6:09) Extra point GOOD by 8-Anthony Schaefer. HOU 17 DEN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:09) 8-Anthony Schaefer kicks 67 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -2. 37-Kevin Leech to HOU 26 for 29 yards. Tackle by 22-Étienne Boulay. DEN 53-Michael Flores was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 26 (6:05) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 87-Wesley Hull.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-10-HOU 26 (6:02) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 32 for 6 yards. Tackle by 56-John Jones.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-4-HOU 32 (5:16) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-1-HOU 36 (4:35) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to DEN 17.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 17 (4:28) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 19-Jake Peralta to DEN 21 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Deep Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
2-5-DEN 21 (3:47) 81-Richard Huff ran to DEN 29 for 7 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 29 (3:14) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 62-Jonathan Fenn at DEN 34. 62-Jonathan Fenn to DEN 29 for 5 yards. Tackle by 19-Jake Peralta. DEN 34-Jorge Knox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 29 (3:09) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-8-DEN 27 (2:32) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 31 for -4 yards. Tackle by 57-John Pursel.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-12-DEN 31 (1:49) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 89-Ryan Dearing.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
4-12-DEN 31 (1:45) 19-Daniel McCormack 48 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 20 DEN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:42) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:42) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn. HOU 62-Jonathan Fenn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Run Key
2-4-DEN 31 (0:56) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-1-DEN 35 (0:21) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at DEN 27 for -8 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
End of third quarter.
4-8-DEN 27 (15:00) 5-Robert Rankin punts 46 yards to HOU 27. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 27 (14:54) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 30 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
2-7-HOU 30 (14:17) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 91-Douglas Ramos.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 40 (13:36) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 18-Anthony Fulks)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-15-HOU 35 (13:36) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 99-Robert Givens.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-12-HOU 38 (13:01) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to HOU 41 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 41 (12:17) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 48 for 7 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout HOU
4-3-HOU 48 (11:40) 13-Juan Hanson punts 45 yards to DEN 7. Fair Catch by 19-Jake Peralta.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (11:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 7 (11:32) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 56-Larry Theberge. incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-DEN 7 (11:30) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 19-Jake Peralta to DEN 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 55-Luis Torres.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
4-10-DEN 7 (10:44) 5-Robert Rankin punts 48 yards to HOU 45. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 45 (10:37) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 89-Ryan Dearing.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 45 (10:33) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to HOU 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Michael Flores.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
3-9-HOU 46 (9:58) 24-Chase Miles ran to HOU 46 for a short gain. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
4-9-HOU 46 (9:23) 13-Juan Hanson punts 57 yards to DEN -3.4-9-HOU 46 (9:23) 13-Juan Hanson punts 57 yards to DEN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (9:15) 86-Richard Funkhouser ran to DEN 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-1-DEN 30 (8:41) 81-Richard Huff ran to DEN 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge. DEN 64-George Sullivan was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 40 (8:06) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at DEN 29 for -11 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 34-Jorge Knox.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-21-DEN 29 (7:22) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 45-John Rogers at DEN 44. 45-John Rogers to DEN 44 for -0 yards. Tackle by 85-Jose Buford.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 WR Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 44 (7:18) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens for 44 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 26 DEN 17
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right - Pass Key
(7:11) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack. HOU 27 DEN 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:11) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (7:11) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to DEN 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. Great move by 86-Richard Funkhouser to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-1-DEN 34 (6:51) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to HOU 48 for 18 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson. Pressure by 61-Charles Wallace.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (6:28) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to HOU 31 for 16 yards. Tackle by 42-Robert Sokol.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (6:07) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at HOU 41 for -9 yards (96-Irvin Balzer). Sack allowed by 82-Rick Griffin.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-19-HOU 41 (5:42) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to HOU 22 for 19 yards. Tackle by 44-Philip King.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-1-HOU 22 (5:23) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Richard Huff to HOU 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 20 (4:57) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 33-Matthew Kluesner to HOU 1 for 19 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-1-HOU 1 (4:32) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at HOU 11 for -11 yards (72-William Russell). Sack allowed by 78-Jonathan Crabtree.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-11-HOU 11 (4:13) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 94-Edward Mayberry. incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-11-HOU 11 (4:09) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 52-Alvin Fowler. incomplete, intended for 86-Richard Funkhouser.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
4-11-HOU 11 (4:05) 8-Anthony Schaefer 29 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 27 DEN 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:03) Onside kick by 8-Anthony Schaefer from DEN 35 recovered by HOU-18-Anthony Fulks at HOU 50. Tackle by 81-Richard Huff.
Offensive Play: Onsides Kick Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onsides Kick Return Onside Kick Return
1-10-HOU 50 (4:03) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 91-Douglas Ramos. incomplete, intended for 87-Wesley Hull.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 50 (3:59) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to DEN 45 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Hyder.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-5-DEN 45 (3:18) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 99-Robert Givens. incomplete, intended for 24-Chase Miles.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
4-5-DEN 45 (3:14) 13-Juan Hanson punts 33 yards to DEN 12. Fair Catch by 19-Jake Peralta.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 12 (3:08) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to DEN 16 for 5 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-5-DEN 16 (2:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to DEN 28 for 11 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
1-10-DEN 28 (2:12) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to DEN 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella. HOU 61-Charles Wallace was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-2-DEN 36 (2:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 19-Jake Peralta. 62-Jonathan Fenn got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-2-DEN 36 (1:57) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 63-Michael Pollock. incomplete, intended for 89-Ralph Beaudry.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
4-2-DEN 36 (1:53) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 85-Jose Buford to DEN 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 44 (1:49) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Richard Funkhouser.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-10-DEN 44 (1:46) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Richard Funkhouser to HOU 33 for 23 yards. HOU 55-Luis Torres was injured on the play. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 56-Larry Theberge) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (1:40) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 82-Rick Griffin to HOU 24 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
2-1-HOU 24 (1:35) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 82-Rick Griffin. Pressure by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
3-1-HOU 24 (1:31) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 82-Rick Griffin to HOU 20 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-HOU 20 (1:27) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to HOU 12 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 12 (1:01) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 19-Jake Peralta to HOU 5 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. DEN 86-Richard Funkhouser was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-5-HOU 5 (0:40) 12-Andrew Brewer sacked at HOU 16 for -11 yards (61-Charles Wallace). Sack allowed by 64-George Sullivan.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
2-16-HOU 16 (0:15) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 89-Ralph Beaudry to HOU 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Deep Corner
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 27, Denver Gold 20