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December 31, 1989 66° Liberty Bowl
Attendance: 62,380 (100%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 16-James Ewing kicks 71 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-12-HOU 23 (14:15) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to HOU 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 31 (13:33) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 29 for -2 yards. 89-Ryan Dearing FUMBLES ( 48-Willie Lawhon ) recovered by HOU-82-Francisco Russe ll at HOU 28. Tackle by 95-Kevin Roland . MEM 92-Sylvester Teal was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-7-HOU 28 (12:55) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 24. Fair Catch by 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 24 (12:48) 1-David Allen pass INTERCEPTED by 29-Thomas Hutson at MEM 45. 29-Thomas Hutson to MEM 45 for 0 yards. Tackle by 81-Willie Howland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 45 (12:43) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to MEM 43 for 2 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 43 (12:00) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Donald Guo . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (MEM 94-Donald Guo)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 25 (11:58) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 48-Willie Lawhon . Great move by 47-Lonnie Mohr to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 25 (11:21) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 27 for -1 yards. Tackle by 95-Kevin Roland .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-12-MEM 27 (10:39) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 89-Ryan Dearing to MEM 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 45-Ben Long .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 19 (9:54) 19-Daniel McCormack 37 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 0 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(9:51) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (9:51) 1-David Allen pass complete to 10-Omar Jenkins to HOU 49 for 26 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella . 45-John Rogers got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (9:08) 1-David Allen pass complete to 42-Val Smith to HOU 45 for 4 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 45 (8:34) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to HOU 31 for 15 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 31 (7:59) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 36-Albert Bruner . incomplete, intended for 17-Mark Glenn .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 31 (7:57) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 27-Paul Sabella . incomplete, intended for 81-Willie Howland .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 31 (7:54) 1-David Allen pass complete to 11-James Wise to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-7-HOU 28 (7:13) 16-James Ewing 46 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 3 HOU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:10) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:10) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 31 (6:29) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 34 for 3 yards. 89-Ryan Dearing FUMBLES ( 97-Rick Finke ) recovered by HOU-88-Willie Nels on at HOU 34. Tackle by 48-Willie Lawhon . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 92-Sylvester Teal)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (6:25) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 20-Edward Morrison .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (5:46) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 88-Willie Nelson . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 46 (5:42) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-James Riker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
3-6-MEM 50 (5:05) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 87-Wesley Hull . 94-Donald Guo got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-6-MEM 50 (5:03) 13-Juan Hanson punts 52 yard s to MEM -2.4-6-MEM 50 (5:03) 13-Juan Hanson punts 52 yards to MEM -2. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (4:54) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 35 (4:08) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 50 for 15 yards. 22-Mark Lambert FUMBLES ( 45-John Rogers ) recovered by HOU-45-John Roge rs at HOU 48. Tackle by 21-Thomas Saunders .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (4:02) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to MEM 42 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Willie Lawhon . 48-Willie Lawhon got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-1-MEM 42 (3:27) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to MEM 23 for 19 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Samson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 23 (2:50) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 19 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-James Riker . PENALTY - Facemask (MEM 53-James Riker)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-9-MEM 9 (2:48) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 5 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-5-MEM 5 (2:11) 82-Francisco Russell ran to MEM 5 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-James Riker .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 5 (1:33) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 6 for -1 yards. Tackle by 43-Paul Gordon .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-6-MEM 6 (0:50) 19-Daniel McCormack 24 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 3 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:48) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (0:48) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to MEM 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 38 (0:13) 1-David Allen pass complete to 42-Val Smith to MEM 44 for 7 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
2-3-MEM 44 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 21-Thomas Saunders to HOU 41 for 15 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 41 (14:28) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 37 (13:44) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 21 for 16 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 21 (12:59) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 6 for 14 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison . MEM 97-Rick Finke was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 96-Irvin Balzer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 49-Thomas Knotts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 32-Lloyd Ellis was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-6-HOU 6 (12:21) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson . incomplete, intended for 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 6 (12:18) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 0 for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 9 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(12:14) 38-James Nash ran to HOU 0 for 2 yards. CONVERSION GOOD! MEM 11 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
(12:14) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (12:14) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 78-Michael Mills)
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-15-HOU 20 (12:14) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 33 for 13 yards. Tackle by 48-Willie Lawhon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 33 (11:29) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 31 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
3-4-HOU 31 (10:48) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 94-Donald Guo . HOU 89-Ryan Dearing 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 Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (10:07) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 50 for 11 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 50 (9:28) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 60-Zane Baker)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-15-HOU 45 (9:28) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 78-Michael Mills)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-20-HOU 40 (9:28) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-19-HOU 41 (8:48) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 84-Fredrick Skeen . HOU 49-Thomas Knotts was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (MEM 53-James Riker)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 49 (8:45) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 48 for a short loss. Tackle by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-10-HOU 48 (8:10) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 36-William Augustine . incomplete, intended for 87-Wesley Hull .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 48 (8:07) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to MEM 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 45-Ben Long .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 45 (7:22) 13-Juan Hanson punts 38 yards to MEM 7. Fair Catch by 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 7 (7:16) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 72-William Russell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-MEM 7 (6:39) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 13 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-4-MEM 13 (6:00) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson . incomplete, intended for 21-Thomas Saunders .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 13 (5:57) 2-Richard Huber punts 45 yards to HOU 42. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Francis Cipriani . 29-Thomas Hutson was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 46 (5:49) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to HOU 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-11-HOU 45 (5:12) 89-Ryan Dearing ran to MEM 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 95-Kevin Roland . HOU 89-Ryan Dearing was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-2-MEM 46 (4:24) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to MEM 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Samson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 42 (3:38) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 94-Donald Guo . incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 42 (3:35) 82-Francisco Russell ran to MEM 35 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-3-MEM 35 (2:56) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell . Pressure by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
4-3-MEM 35 (2:52) 19-Daniel McCormack 52 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left) PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 94-Donald Guo)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-MEM 30 (2:49) 82-Francisco Russell ran to MEM 22 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Samson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-2-MEM 22 (2:11) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to MEM 17 for 5 yards. Tackle by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-MEM 17 (2:00) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 17 (1:57) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 34-Matthew Samson . incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 17 (1:54) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 34-Matthew Samson at MEM 12. 34-Matthew Samson to MEM 12 for 0 yards. Tackle by 82-Francisco Russell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 12 (1:50) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 12 for a short loss. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 12 (1:10) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 26 for 14 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 26 (0:25) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 45 for 18 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella . HOU 29-Thomas Hutson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 45 (0:18) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 27-Paul Sabella . incomplete, intended for 42-Val Smith .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 45 (0:16) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland to HOU 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass complete to 21-Thomas Saunders to MEM 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (14:22) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 48 for 16 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (13:38) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 33 for 14 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (13:03) 1-David Allen pass complete to 47-David Austin to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers . MEM 57-James Sims was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 29 (12:24) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 23 for 6 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 23 (11:47) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 27-Paul Sabella . incomplete, intended for 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 23 (11:44) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 7 for 17 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-7-HOU 7 (10:57) 1-David Allen pass complete to 11-James Wise to HOU 4 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 4 (10:22) 1-David Allen pass complete to 81-Willie Howland for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 17 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(10:20) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 18 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(10:20) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (10:20) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to HOU 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 38 (9:37) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-James Riker . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 97-Rick Finke)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-5-HOU 43 (9:33) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to HOU 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 45-Ben Long .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 46 (8:57) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to MEM 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 45 (8:23) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 36-William Augustine .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-12-MEM 47 (7:48) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 47-Lonnie Mohr to MEM 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Samson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-11-MEM 46 (7:10) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 94-Donald Guo . incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-11-MEM 46 (7:07) 13-Juan Hanson punts 41 yards to MEM 5. Fair Catch by 11-James Wise . MEM 31-Walter Bowser was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 5 (7:00) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 14 for 9 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-1-MEM 14 (6:20) 21-Thomas Saunders ran to MEM 14 for a short gain. Tackle by 72-William Russell .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-1-MEM 14 (5:36) 21-Thomas Saunders ran to MEM 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-MEM 16 (4:57) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson . incomplete, intended for 81-Willie Howland .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 16 (4:55) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner . MEM 79-Russell Cox was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-3-MEM 23 (4:19) 1-David Allen pass complete to 21-Thomas Saunders to MEM 37 for 14 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 37 (3:44) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson . incomplete, intended for 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 37 (3:40) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 48 for 15 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (2:59) 22-Mark Lambert ran for 48 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 24 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
(2:50) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 25 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:50) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 19 for 29 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 19 (2:45) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 19 (2:42) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 34-Matthew Samson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 18 (1:57) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-11-HOU 18 (1:53) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to MEM 34. Fair Catch by 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 34 (1:46) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 49 (1:03) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 47 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-7-HOU 47 (0:26) 1-David Allen pass complete to 21-Thomas Saunders to HOU 38 for 9 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
1-10-HOU 38 (15:00) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers . incomplete, intended for 11-James Wise . HOU 55-Luis Torres was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 38 (14:58) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 36-Albert Bruner . incomplete, intended for 17-Mark Glenn .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 38 (14:56) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 25 for 13 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 25 (14:22) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers . incomplete, intended for 47-David Austin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (14:18) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 15 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-1-HOU 15 (13:43) 21-Thomas Saunders ran to HOU 13 for 2 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Run Key
1-10-HOU 13 (13:04) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 8 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-5-HOU 8 (12:20) 1-David Allen pass Pass knocked down by 31-Alexander Morrison . incomplete, intended for 81-Willie Howland . PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 36-Albert Bruner)
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-1-HOU 1 (12:17) 21-Thomas Saunders ran for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN! MEM 31 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Run Key
(12:16) Extra point GOOD by 16-James Ewing . MEM 32 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:16) 16-James Ewing kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (12:16) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell . Pressure by 72-Shawn Hicks .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (12:13) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 34-Matthew Samson . incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens . Pressure by 92-Sylvester Teal .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (12:09) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Willie Nelson to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Rick Finke .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-HOU 29 (11:23) 13-Juan Hanson punts 49 yards to MEM 23. Fair Catch by 11-James Wise .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 23 (11:16) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 27 for 4 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-6-MEM 27 (10:40) 47-David Austin ran to MEM 43 for 16 yards. Tackle by 31-Alexander Morrison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-MEM 43 (10:03) 17-Mark Glenn ran to MEM 43 for 1 yards. Tackle by 68-Ricardo Speece .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-9-MEM 43 (9:30) 22-Mark Lambert ran to MEM 44 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-9-MEM 44 (8:50) 17-Mark Glenn ran to MEM 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-6-MEM 46 (8:11) 2-Richard Huber punts 44 yards to HOU 10. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks . HOU 61-Charles Wallace was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (8:05) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 82-Francisco Russell . MEM 60-Stephen Fontenot was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 10 (8:01) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 36-William Augustine at HOU 12. 36-William Augustine to HOU 12 for 0 yards. Tackle by 88-Willie Nelson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 12 (7:57) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 12 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Ricardo Speece .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-10-HOU 12 (7:19) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer . HOU 96-Irvin Balzer was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-10-HOU 11 (6:46) 22-Mark Lambert ran to HOU 12 for a short loss. Tackle by 61-Charles Wallace .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-10-HOU 12 (6:11) 16-James Ewing 30 yard field goal is GOOD. MEM 35 HOU 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:08) 16-James Ewing kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (6:08) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Francis Cipriani . MEM 51-Francis Cipriani was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 31 (5:47) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 82-Francisco Russell to HOU 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Marshall Brewer .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 34 (5:26) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 41-Robert Wilkinson at MEM 46. 41-Robert Wilkinson to MEM 46 for -0 yards. Tackle by 81-Jett Black . Pressure by 96-Kerry Sheridan .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 46 (5:20) 18-Numbers Zielinski ran to MEM 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Edward Mayberry . 17-Mark Glenn missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-8-MEM 48 (4:45) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 36 for 17 yards. Tackle by 27-Paul Sabella .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 36 (4:06) 18-Numbers Zielinski ran to HOU 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 68-Ricardo Speece . HOU 72-William Russell was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
2-8-HOU 34 (3:32) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 34 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-8-HOU 34 (2:58) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 25 for 9 yards. Tackle by 62-Jonathan Fenn . 52-William Wunsch totally missed that block. HOU 94-Edward Mayberry was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 25 (2:14) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 27 for -2 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge . 79-Russell Cox was caught flat-footed on this play. MEM 64-Richard Bruce was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-12-HOU 27 (2:00) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 28 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-13-HOU 28 (1:23) 47-David Austin ran to HOU 14 for 14 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 14 (0:36) 17-Mark Glenn ran to HOU 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 96-Irvin Balzer .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.