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Wild Card: Detroit Wheels at Houston Gamblers

December 27, 1992
70°
Houston Astrodome (Houston, TX) Attendance: 63,370 (93%)
DET has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (15:00) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Thomas Barrera.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 25 (14:57) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to DET 40 for 15 yards. Tackle by 45-John Rogers. Pressure by 76-Christopher Do.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 40 (14:14) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 40 (14:10) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to DET 49 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson. Nice job by 45-James Fischer on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-1-DET 49 (13:27) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to HOU 17 for 33 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 17 (12:39) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 87-David Gerber.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 17 (12:36) 29-Edward Dingess ran to HOU 16 for 1 yards. Tackle by 48-Michael Zambrana.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-9-HOU 16 (11:58) 20-Thomas Mazzeo ran to HOU 16 for a short gain. Tackle by 76-Christopher Do.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-8-HOU 16 (11:14) 5-Kent Olden 34 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 61-Charles Wallace) (Declined) HOU 0 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:11) 5-Kent Olden kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (11:11) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 87-Wesley Hull to HOU 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
1-10-HOU 37 (10:30) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-1-HOU 47 (9:54) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 87-Wesley Hull. 50-John Caddell got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
3-1-HOU 47 (9:51) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 18-Anthony Fulks to DET 35 for 18 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore. DET 72-Allen Gupta was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DET 35 (9:07) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to DET 22 for 14 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Alexander. DET 24-William Willis 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 WR3
1-10-DET 22 (8:25) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black for 22 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 6 DET 3
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
(8:21) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. HOU 7 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:21) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DET -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (8:21) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 13-Ronald Geter.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 25 (8:18) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-DET 25 (7:38) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to DET 39 for 14 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 55-Christian Soriano. Great move by 45-James Fischer to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 39 (6:50) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass INTERCEPTED by 45-John Rogers at DET 48. 45-John Rogers to DET 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 17-Timothy Richardson. Pressure by 91-Samuel Rowan. 45-John Rogers got away with a hold on that play. DET 65-Edward Self was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 36 (6:44) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DET 35 for 1 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-9-DET 35 (6:03) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DET 26 for 9 yards. Tackle by 27-Steve Rice.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-1-DET 26 (5:20) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black for 26 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 13 DET 3
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
(5:16) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. HOU 14 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:16) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (5:16) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Matthew Houston. Pressure by 65-Jimmy Athey.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 25 (5:11) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 10-Matthew Houston to DET 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner. 10-Matthew Houston made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 35 (4:38) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Matthew Houston. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 36-Albert Bruner)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 43 (4:34) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Thomas Barrera. Pressure by 76-Christopher Do.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 43 (4:29) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 29-Edward Dingess to HOU 46 for 11 yards. Tackle by 97-Shawn Nakano.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 46 (3:45) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to HOU 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 90-Jerry Dilorenzo. PENALTY - Defensive Holding (HOU 45-John Rogers)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (3:42) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass INTERCEPTED by 36-Albert Bruner at HOU 36. 36-Albert Bruner to DET 45 for 18 yards. 36-Albert Bruner got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 45 (3:35) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to DET 44 for 2 yards. Tackle by 90-Seth Brown.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-8-DET 44 (2:54) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DET 42 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-7-DET 42 (2:15) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to DET 32 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DET 32 (1:32) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 20 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DET 20 (0:57) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 84-Hugh Chance.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 20 (0:54) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 84-Hugh Chance.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-10-DET 20 (0:51) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 20 for a short loss. Tackle by 72-Allen Gupta.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
4-10-DET 20 (0:15) 3-Lucio Grant 38 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 17 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:12) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (0:12) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 38 for 13 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Saner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
End of first quarter.
1-10-DET 38 (15:00) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 10-Matthew Houston to DET 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner. DET 35-Dennis Moore was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DET 45-James Fischer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-1-DET 47 (14:22) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 49 (13:49) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 45-James Fischer.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 49 (13:45) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 45-James Fischer.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-DET 49 (13:42) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Thomas Mazzeo. That was a dangerous pass. PENALTY - Pass Interference (HOU 30-Thomas Snyder)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 44 (13:38) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 29-Edward Dingess.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 44 (13:35) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 12-Raymond White to HOU 29 for 15 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 29 (12:59) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 29 (12:55) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 48-Michael Zambrana. incomplete, intended for 80-Thomas Barrera. DET 45-James Fischer was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 29 (12:51) 2-Ellis Soza pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Thomas Barrera. That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 29 (12:48) 5-Kent Olden 47 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Holding (DET 74-Michael Jackson)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
4-20-HOU 39 (12:44) 8-Anthony Akin punts 29 yards to HOU 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (12:35) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 15 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-6-HOU 15 (11:53) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 47 for 32 yards.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 47 (11:11) 87-Wesley Hull ran to DET 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 41-Josh Baskin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DET 43 (10:32) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DET 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-3-DET 36 (9:58) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 47-Robert Alexander. incomplete, intended for 81-Jett Black.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
3-3-DET 36 (9:55) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to DET 26 for 10 yards. Tackle by 41-Josh Baskin.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-DET 26 (9:10) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 14 for 12 yards. Tackle by 25-Kendrick Mobley.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DET 14 (8:27) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 35-Dennis Moore. incomplete, intended for 32-Lloyd Ellis.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
2-10-DET 14 (8:23) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 24-William Willis. incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens. DET 98-Jose Davalos 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: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-10-DET 14 (8:20) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DET 5 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Pass Key
4-1-DET 5 (7:43) 3-Lucio Grant 23 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 20 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:41) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (7:41) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 32 for 7 yards. 45-James Fischer FUMBLES (45-John Rogers) recovered by DET-13-Ronald Geter to DET 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 36 (6:53) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 80-Thomas Barrera to DET 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-4-DET 42 (6:13) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 36-Albert Bruner. incomplete, intended for 12-Raymond White.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
3-4-DET 42 (6:11) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 80-Thomas Barrera to HOU 48 for 9 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (5:28) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 10-Matthew Houston to HOU 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 30-Thomas Snyder.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-1-HOU 40 (4:46) 45-James Fischer ran to HOU 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 35 (4:12) 4-Gabriel Flanagan sacked at HOU 43 for -8 yards (76-Christopher Do). Sack allowed by 79-Roger Gray.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
2-18-HOU 43 (3:34) 2-Ellis Soza pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
3-18-HOU 43 (3:31) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, intended for 10-Matthew Houston.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-18-HOU 43 (3:28) 8-Anthony Akin punts 40 yards to HOU 3. DET 67-Bernard Burns was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 3 (3:17) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 6 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-7-HOU 6 (2:34) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 14 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-HOU 14 (2:00) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-6-HOU 17 (1:26) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 20 for 2 yards. Tackle by 78-William Good.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-4-HOU 20 (0:54) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 30 (0:15) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 29 for -2 yards. Tackle by 72-Allen Gupta.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
End of half.
(15:00) 5-Kent Olden kicks 74 yards from DET 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Alexander.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz - Pass Key
2-2-HOU 33 (14:25) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore. HOU 77-Robert Turner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
1-10-HOU 41 (13:43) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 72-Allen Gupta.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
2-10-HOU 41 (13:10) 87-Wesley Hull ran to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-8-HOU 44 (12:34) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 43 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 63-Gary Dendy) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz - Run Key
4-8-HOU 43 (12:31) 5-Robert Rankin punts 50 yards to DET 7. DET 96-Emilio Shealey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 7 (12:24) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 97-Shawn Nakano. incomplete, intended for 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 7 (12:20) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 17 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Run Key
1-10-DET 17 (11:37) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 55-Christian Soriano. incomplete, intended for 17-Timothy Richardson.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-DET 17 (11:32) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown. HOU 65-Jimmy Athey was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-4-DET 24 (10:50) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. 36-Albert Bruner got away with a hold on that play. Pressure by 93-Lee Tharpe.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
4-4-DET 24 (10:46) 8-Anthony Akin punts 43 yards to HOU 33. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (10:39) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to HOU 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Alexander.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-HOU 44 (10:00) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 42 for 14 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-DET 42 (9:23) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-10-DET 42 (9:20) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 80-Gabriel Ahrens to DET 18 for 24 yards. Tackle by 52-Grady King.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 18 (8:43) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DET 15 for 3 yards. Tackle by 90-Seth Brown.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
2-7-DET 15 (7:59) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Grady King.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
3-3-DET 12 (7:22) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance for 12 yards. TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 27-Steve Rice) (Declined) HOU 26 DET 3
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
(7:19) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lucio Grant. HOU 27 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:19) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (7:19) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to DET 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano. Pressure by 76-Christopher Do. PENALTY - Holding (DET 65-Edward Self)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal All Go
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
1-20-DET 15 (7:14) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 80-Thomas Barrera to DET 21 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner. PENALTY - Holding (DET 79-Roger Gray)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
1-28-DET 7 (7:11) 45-James Fischer ran to DET 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Shawn Nakano.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-24-DET 11 (6:31) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 10-Matthew Houston to DET 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Saner. 10-Matthew Houston did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-15-DET 20 (5:54) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass INTERCEPTED by 29-Thomas Hutson at DET 26. 29-Thomas Hutson to DET 25 for 1 yards. Tackle by 10-Matthew Houston. 24-Charles Saner got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 25 (5:50) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DET 10 for 16 yards. Tackle by 27-Steve Rice. 84-Hugh Chance did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-DET 10 (5:09) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 80-Gabriel Ahrens. Pressure by 59-Frank Roberts.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man - Pass Key
2-10-DET 10 (5:06) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 50-John Caddell at DET 7. 50-John Caddell to DET 12 for 5 yards. Tackle by 74-David Dougan.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 12 (5:02) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 29-Edward Dingess to DET 18 for 6 yards. Tackle by 97-Shawn Nakano.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-4-DET 18 (4:23) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 36-Albert Bruner. incomplete, intended for 80-Thomas Barrera. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 91-Samuel Rowan)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 23 (4:19) 20-Thomas Mazzeo ran to DET 23 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Samuel Rowan.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Run Key
2-10-DET 23 (3:37) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 20-Thomas Mazzeo to DET 28 for 5 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-5-DET 28 (2:55) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 13-Ronald Geter to DET 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
1-10-DET 33 (2:10) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 55-Christian Soriano. incomplete, intended for 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
2-10-DET 33 (2:07) 4-Gabriel Flanagan sacked at DET 24 for -9 yards (76-Christopher Do). Sack allowed by 79-Roger Gray. 79-Roger Gray missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-19-DET 24 (1:34) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 12-Raymond White to DET 24 for a short gain. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
4-19-DET 24 (0:53) 8-Anthony Akin punts 53 yards to HOU 23. 18-Anthony Fulks to HOU 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 13-Ronald Geter. HOU 18-Anthony Fulks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (0:44) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Grady King. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 59-Zachary Hinkson)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Pass Key
1-20-HOU 23 (0:41) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Donald Turner.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2 - Pass Key
2-20-HOU 23 (0:37) 87-Wesley Hull ran to HOU 32 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
End of third quarter.
3-12-HOU 32 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black. That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-12-HOU 32 (14:57) 5-Robert Rankin punts 51 yards to DET 18. 13-Ronald Geter to DET 24 for 6 yards. Tackle by 73-Raymond Huang. 47-Robert Alexander totally missed that block. 47-Robert Alexander was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 24 (14:48) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 45-John Rogers. incomplete, intended for 45-James Fischer.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 24 (14:45) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass incomplete, dropped by 10-Matthew Houston.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1 - Pass Key
3-10-DET 24 (14:41) PENALTY - False Start (DET 79-Roger Gray)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-15-DET 19 (14:41) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 17-Timothy Richardson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
4-15-DET 19 (14:38) 8-Anthony Akin punts 48 yards to HOU 33. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 33 (14:31) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 47 for 14 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 47 (13:54) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 35-Dennis Moore. incomplete, intended for 32-Lloyd Ellis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 47 (13:50) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 18-Anthony Fulks to DET 34 for 19 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis. Great move by 18-Anthony Fulks to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone - Pass Key
1-10-DET 34 (13:07) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to DET 35 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-William Knight.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-11-DET 35 (12:29) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to DET 27 for 8 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Pass Key
3-3-DET 27 (11:46) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to DET 16 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Robert Alexander.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
1-10-DET 16 (11:00) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to DET 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 52-Grady King.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-8-DET 14 (10:19) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 9 for 5 yards. Tackle by 52-Grady King.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
3-3-DET 9 (9:37) 85-Donald Turner ran to DET 9 for a short gain. Tackle by 77-William Knight.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1 - Run Key
4-3-DET 9 (8:55) 3-Lucio Grant 27 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 30 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:52) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DET -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (8:52) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 45-James Fischer to DET 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 24-Charles Saner.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
2-6-DET 29 (8:26) 2-Ellis Soza pass Pass knocked down by 24-Charles Saner. incomplete, intended for 13-Ronald Geter.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Pass Key
3-6-DET 29 (8:23) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 29-Edward Dingess to HOU 48 for 22 yards. Tackle by 56-Larry Theberge.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (8:01) 2-Ellis Soza pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 12-Raymond White.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
2-10-HOU 48 (7:58) 2-Ellis Soza pass incomplete, dropped by 20-Thomas Mazzeo.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
3-10-HOU 48 (7:54) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 36-Albert Bruner. incomplete, intended for 17-Timothy Richardson.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
4-10-HOU 48 (7:50) 8-Anthony Akin punts 49 yards to HOU -1.4-10-HOU 48 (7:50) 8-Anthony Akin punts 49 yards to HOU -1. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (7:41) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 23 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-HOU 23 (6:58) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell. 18-Anthony Fulks was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-5-HOU 25 (6:18) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 77-William Knight. PENALTY - Offsides (DET 77-William Knight)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
3-1-HOU 30 (6:16) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-Frank Roberts.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
1-10-HOU 36 (5:40) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep - Run Key
2-4-HOU 42 (5:01) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 77-William Knight. 59-Zachary Hinkson totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
3-5-HOU 41 (4:29) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 1-Eugene Burlingame)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-10-HOU 36 (4:29) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 36 for a short loss. Tackle by 77-William Knight. 59-Zachary Hinkson totally missed that block. The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under - Run Key
4-10-HOU 36 (3:53) 5-Robert Rankin punts 45 yards to DET 19. Fair Catch by 13-Ronald Geter.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 19 (3:46) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 29-Edward Dingess to DET 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Shawn Nakano.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2 - Pass Key
2-9-DET 20 (3:21) 2-Ellis Soza pass incomplete, intended for 45-James Fischer.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2 - Pass Key
3-9-DET 20 (3:18) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass complete to 80-Thomas Barrera to DET 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 36-Albert Bruner.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz - Pass Key
1-10-DET 29 (2:53) 2-Ellis Soza pass incomplete, intended for 12-Raymond White.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under - Pass Key
2-10-DET 29 (2:50) 4-Gabriel Flanagan pass Pass knocked down by 97-Shawn Nakano. incomplete, intended for 80-Thomas Barrera.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
3-10-DET 29 (2:46) 2-Ellis Soza pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson. incomplete, intended for 12-Raymond White. The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz - Pass Key
4-10-DET 29 (2:43) 8-Anthony Akin punts 45 yards to HOU 26. Fair Catch by 18-Anthony Fulks.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 26 (2:36) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 23 for -3 yards. Tackle by 98-Jose Davalos. DET 52-Grady King was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz - Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-13-HOU 23 (2:00) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 24-William Willis.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under - Run Key
3-6-HOU 30 (1:22) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 37 for 7 yards. Tackle by 35-Dennis Moore.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
1-10-HOU 37 (0:46) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 43 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Harry Britt.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside - Run Key
2-4-HOU 43 (0:06) 32-Lloyd Ellis ran to HOU 50 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-John Caddell.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3 - Run Key
End of fourth quarter.

Final Score: Houston Gamblers 30, Detroit Wheels 3