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January 12, 1997 40° Mile High Stadium
Attendance: 76,234 (100%)
DEN has won the toss and elected to defer.
(15:00) 9-Robert Deacon kicks 74 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 84-Hugh Chance)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-15-HOU 20 (15:00) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 20 for a short loss. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-15-HOU 20 (14:18) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 19 for a short loss. Tackle by 54-Curt Hoffmann .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-16-HOU 19 (13:34) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to HOU 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
4-4-HOU 31 (12:51) 13-A. J. Winehouse punts 47 yards to DEN 22. Fair Catch by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 22 (12:44) 42-Max Ellis ran to DEN 34 for 11 yards. 42-Max Ellis FUMBLES ( 21-Joel Clark ) recovered by DEN-42-Max Ell is at DEN 38. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 38 (12:04) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to DEN 46 for 9 yards. Tackle by 97-Chip Alamo .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-DEN 46 (11:26) 39-Erik Younker ran to HOU 43 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 43 (10:44) 42-Max Ellis ran to HOU 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-1-HOU 34 (9:59) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to HOU 24 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 24 (9:18) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 80-James Riley to HOU 13 for 11 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown . 21-Joel Clark got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 13 (8:31) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 45-Brian Turner .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-10-HOU 13 (8:28) 39-Erik Younker ran to HOU 13 for a short gain. Tackle by 73-Raymond Huang .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-10-HOU 13 (7:53) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 80-James Riley to HOU 0 for 13 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 6 HOU 0
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
(7:49) Extra point GOOD by 9-Robert Deacon . DEN 7 HOU 0
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:49) 9-Robert Deacon kicks 73 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:49) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (DEN 47-Jerry Hyder)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
1-10-HOU 41 (7:47) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Ozzie Newsome to HOU 49 for 8 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
2-2-HOU 49 (7:13) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 16-Jim Dallas)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-7-HOU 44 (7:13) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DEN 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-DEN 47 (6:30) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 35 for 12 yards. 85-Donald Turner FUMBLES ( 27-James Butts ) recovered by HOU-16-Jim Dall as at DEN 36. Tackle by 27-James Butts . HOU 72-Merrill Marks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 52-Henry Massie was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-DEN 36 (5:48) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to DEN 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-5-DEN 31 (5:12) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to DEN 26 for 4 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-1-DEN 26 (4:36) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 13 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones . PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 96-Lee Lowery) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-DEN 13 (4:32) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 8 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Condron .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-6-DEN 8 (3:53) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 10 for -2 yards. Tackle by 54-Curt Hoffmann .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
3-8-DEN 10 (3:15) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 7 HOU 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
(3:12) Extra point GOOD by 15-Earl Castro . DEN 7 HOU 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:12) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (3:12) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 68-Vernon Lamb)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-15-DEN 20 (3:12) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 16-Gary Cortez . Pressure by 76-Christopher Do . DEN 66-Steve Aguilar was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-15-DEN 20 (3:10) 42-Max Ellis ran to DEN 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-DEN 27 (2:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to DEN 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-DEN 29 (1:48) 7-Henry Vogt punts 42 yards to HOU 29.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 29 (1:39) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 33 for 4 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-6-HOU 33 (0:56) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 33-Wilson Stanley . incomplete, intended for 88-Ozzie Newsome .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-6-HOU 33 (0:52) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to HOU 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
1-10-HOU 45 (0:12) 82-Francisco Russell ran to HOU 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
End of first quarter.
2-7-HOU 48 (15:00) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 16-Jim Dallas to DEN 33 for 19 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
1-10-DEN 33 (14:21) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 22 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
1-10-DEN 22 (13:46) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 15 for 7 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 85-Donald Turner)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-20-DEN 32 (13:42) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-14-DEN 25 (13:03) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to DEN 16 for 10 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden . HOU 78-Andrew Montoya was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-4-DEN 16 (12:21) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 88-Ozzie Newsome .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
4-4-DEN 16 (12:19) 15-Earl Castro 33 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 72-Clint Melvin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offsides (DEN 76-Josiah Stiefel)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-DEN 11 (12:16) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 11 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-10-DEN 11 (11:36) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, intended for 88-Ozzie Newsome . 33-Wilson Stanley got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-10-DEN 11 (11:33) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to DEN 0 for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 7 HOU 13
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
(11:29) Extra point GOOD by 15-Earl Castro . DEN 7 HOU 14
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:29) 15-Earl Castro kicks 72 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -7. 45-Brian Turner to DEN 34 for 42 yards. Tackle by 73-Raymond Huang . 21-Gerald Jones completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 34 (11:21) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Oleary .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
2-1-DEN 43 (10:37) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Douglas Crowley to DEN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark . PENALTY - Facemask (HOU 21-Joel Clark)
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 39 (10:35) 42-Max Ellis ran to HOU 38 for a short gain. 42-Max Ellis FUMBLES ( 2-Joseph Taylor ) recovered by HOU-2-Joseph Tayl or at HOU 38. Tackle by 64-Bobby Olsen .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
1-10-HOU 38 (10:33) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 17-Steve Austin to DEN 36 for 26 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-DEN 36 (9:56) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 34 for 2 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
2-8-DEN 34 (9:12) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-4-DEN 30 (8:37) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 25 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-DEN 25 (7:58) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man Cover 1
Run Key
2-9-DEN 24 (7:17) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 47-Jerry Hyder . incomplete, intended for 17-Steve Austin .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-9-DEN 24 (7:14) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Ozzie Newsome to DEN 18 for 7 yards. Tackle by 33-Wilson Stanley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 18 (6:37) 15-Earl Castro 35 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 7 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:34) 15-Earl Castro kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (6:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 29-Thomas Hutson . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 25 (6:31) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Run Key
3-4-DEN 31 (5:47) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 42-Max Ellis to DEN 35 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Kevin Bowen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 35 (5:11) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 48 (4:37) 45-Brian Turner ran to DEN 46 for -2 yards. Tackle by 69-Billy Morse .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-12-DEN 46 (3:57) 12-Andrew Brewer pass INTERCEPTED by 90-Kevin Bowen at HOU 48. 90-Kevin Bowen to DEN 49 for 3 yards. Tackle by 80-James Riley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 49 (3:53) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 38 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff . HOU 68-Christopher Myers was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep Zone Under
1-10-DEN 38 (3:08) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 81-Jett Black to DEN 19 for 19 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
1-10-DEN 19 (2:26) 12-Tony Dean pass INTERCEPTED by 47-Jerry Hyder at DEN 17. 47-Jerry Hyder to DEN 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 84-Hugh Chance .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-DEN 19 (2:22) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-11-DEN 18 (2:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Douglas Crowley to DEN 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-1-DEN 29 (1:22) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 32 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-DEN 32 (0:44) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
Timeout DEN
2-6-DEN 36 (0:39) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 44 (0:35) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 80-James Riley to HOU 41 for 15 yards. Tackle by 90-Kevin Bowen . 80-James Riley did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-HOU 41 (0:30) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 81-Douglas Crowley to HOU 28 for 14 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 28 (0:04) 9-Robert Deacon 46 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 10 HOU 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 15-Earl Castro kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 21-Joel Clark . incomplete, intended for 81-Douglas Crowley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-DEN 25 (14:58) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 42-Max Ellis to DEN 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 30 (14:17) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 42-Max Ellis to DEN 33 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-2-DEN 33 (13:34) 7-Henry Vogt punts 49 yards to HOU 18.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 18 (13:25) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to HOU 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-HOU 29 (12:44) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to HOU 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
2-4-HOU 36 (11:59) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 50 for 14 yards.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
1-10-HOU 50 (11:16) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 8-Tony Crabtree . incomplete, intended for 88-Ozzie Newsome .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 50 (11:13) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 44 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-4-DEN 44 (10:32) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 45 for -1 yards. Tackle by 8-Tony Crabtree . 84-Hugh Chance missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
4-5-DEN 45 (9:56) 13-A. J. Winehouse punts 40 yards to DEN 5. 30-Andrew Bolden to DEN 5 for 1 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 5 (9:48) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 16 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Oleary .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 16 (9:14) 42-Max Ellis ran to DEN 30 for 13 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-10-DEN 30 (8:34) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-DEN 39 (7:56) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 42-Max Ellis to DEN 39 for a short loss. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-1-DEN 39 (7:13) 15-Ray Anderson ran to DEN 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal FB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 41 (6:36) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 50 for 8 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-2-DEN 50 (5:58) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to HOU 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove . DEN 39-Erik Younker was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 46 (5:15) 45-Brian Turner ran to HOU 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo . DEN 79-Robert Reynolds was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-HOU 35 (4:29) 45-Brian Turner ran to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 76-Christopher Do .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-HOU 34 (3:54) 42-Max Ellis ran to HOU 24 for 11 yards. 42-Max Ellis FUMBLES ( 96-Larry Laredo ) recovered by HOU-96-Larry Lare do to HOU 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 73-Jason Moore . DEN 16-Gary Cortez was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Fullback Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 28 (3:48) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to HOU 32 for 5 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-HOU 32 (3:03) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Ozzie Newsome to HOU 41 for 8 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 41 (2:19) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 16-Jim Dallas .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 41 (2:16) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 47 for 12 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts . HOU 59-Zachary Hinkson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DEN 52-Henry Massie was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Zone
1-10-DEN 47 (1:32) 3-Jose Ridgeway ran to HOU 50 for -3 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (DEN 1-Bill Conlan)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-DEN 35 (1:29) 82-Francisco Russell ran to DEN 28 for 8 yards. Tackle by 26-Joshua Woodruff .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-2-DEN 28 (0:48) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 54-Curt Hoffmann . incomplete, intended for 85-Donald Turner .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
3-2-DEN 28 (0:44) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Donald Turner .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Deep Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-2-DEN 28 (0:40) 15-Earl Castro 45 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 10 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:37) 15-Earl Castro kicks 69 yards from HOU 35 to DEN -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (0:37) 42-Max Ellis ran to DEN 35 for 10 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Dive Left
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
End of third quarter.
2-1-DEN 35 (15:00) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 41 for 7 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
1-10-DEN 41 (14:26) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 18-William Allen to HOU 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark . Great move by 18-William Allen to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 48 (13:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 80-James Riley . I think the offense is starting to overuse that play. PENALTY - Holding (DEN 73-Jason Moore)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-20-DEN 42 (13:43) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to DEN 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 79-Robert Reynolds)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-30-DEN 32 (13:39) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, intended for 81-Douglas Crowley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-30-DEN 32 (13:36) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 40 for 7 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-23-DEN 40 (12:54) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 25-Andrew Dove . incomplete, intended for 18-William Allen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-23-DEN 40 (12:49) 7-Henry Vogt punts 45 yards to HOU 16. Fair Catch by 24-Charles Saner .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 16 (12:43) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 16-Jim Dallas to HOU 36 for 20 yards. Tackle by 27-James Butts .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 36 (12:02) 85-Donald Turner ran to HOU 39 for 3 yards. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder . 32-Lloyd Ellis was completely beat on that play. HOU 78-Andrew Montoya was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
2-7-HOU 39 (11:25) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 17-Steve Austin to DEN 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 1-Bill Conlan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 46 (10:47) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Condron .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-5-DEN 42 (10:03) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to DEN 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 58-Herbert Patterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 36 (9:17) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 3-Jose Ridgeway to DEN 5 for 31 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 40-Michael Condron . Great move by 3-Jose Ridgeway to get free of his coverage. PENALTY - Holding (HOU 72-Merrill Marks)
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-20-DEN 46 (9:10) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 76-Josiah Stiefel .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-21-DEN 47 (8:26) 85-Donald Turner ran to DEN 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 52-Henry Massie .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
3-20-DEN 46 (7:46) 12-Tony Dean pass Pass knocked down by 47-Jerry Hyder . incomplete, intended for 84-Hugh Chance .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-20-DEN 46 (7:44) 13-A. J. Winehouse punts 40 yards to DEN 7.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 7 (7:36) 39-Erik Younker ran to DEN 11 for 4 yards. Tackle by 31-Richard Oleary .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-6-DEN 11 (6:55) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 80-James Riley to DEN 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Robert Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 19 (6:12) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 21 (5:35) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to DEN 32 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 32 (5:08) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to DEN 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-9-DEN 34 (4:48) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 25-Andrew Dove . incomplete, intended for 44-Peter White .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-DEN 34 (4:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 90-Kevin Bowen . incomplete, intended for 80-James Riley . The offense has gone to that play a few too many times.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-9-DEN 34 (4:42) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to DEN 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 46 (4:15) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 15-Ray Anderson . This is what happens when you keep calling the same offensive play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 46 (4:11) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner to DEN 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs . Great move by 45-Brian Turner to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-9-DEN 47 (3:49) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 25-Andrew Dove . incomplete, intended for 80-James Riley . The defense seems to be getting familiar with that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-9-DEN 47 (3:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to HOU 34 for 19 yards. Tackle by 55-Christian Soriano .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 34 (3:19) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner to HOU 32 for 2 yards. Tackle by 25-Andrew Dove .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 32 (3:00) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 15-Ray Anderson to HOU 18 for 14 yards. Tackle by 29-Thomas Hutson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 18 (2:33) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 18-William Allen to HOU 3 for 15 yards. Tackle by 58-Derrick Youngs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
1-3-HOU 3 (2:06) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 45-Brian Turner for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! DEN 16 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
(2:03) Extra point GOOD by 9-Robert Deacon . DEN 17 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:03) Onside kick by 9-Robert Deacon from DEN 35 recovered by DEN-27-James But ts at DEN 49. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark . DEN 27-James Butts was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-DEN 49 (2:03) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 45-Brian Turner)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
1-15-DEN 44 (2:03) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 16-Gary Cortez to HOU 45 for 11 yards. Tackle by 40-Michael Skaggs . HOU 50-Robert Brown was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-4-HOU 45 (1:59) 12-Andrew Brewer pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
3-4-HOU 45 (1:55) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to HOU 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 21-Joel Clark .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
4-3-HOU 44 (1:50) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 86-Steven Riley to HOU 31 for 13 yards. Tackle by 96-Larry Laredo . DEN 64-Bobby Olsen was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 2 Deep Man
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
1-10-HOU 31 (1:45) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 25-Andrew Dove . incomplete, intended for 86-Steven Riley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 31 (1:42) 12-Andrew Brewer pass Pass knocked down by 40-Michael Skaggs . incomplete, intended for 45-Brian Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Waggle Post
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 31 (1:39) 12-Andrew Brewer pass complete to 39-Erik Younker to HOU 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Derrick Youngs .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-9-HOU 30 (1:19) 9-Robert Deacon 48 yard field goal is GOOD. DEN 20 HOU 20
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:16) 9-Robert Deacon kicks 70 yards from DEN 35 to HOU -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:16) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 84-Hugh Chance to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 30-Andrew Bolden .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-2-HOU 33 (1:10) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 85-Donald Turner to HOU 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 47-Jerry Hyder .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 35 (1:04) 12-Tony Dean pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Jett Black . Pressure by 43-Rafael Powers .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 35 (0:59) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 88-Ozzie Newsome to DEN 49 for 16 yards. Tackle by 21-Gerald Jones . DEN 21-Gerald Jones was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 49 (0:42) 12-Tony Dean pass complete to 32-Lloyd Ellis to DEN 39 for 10 yards. Tackle by 48-Pablo Harrell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 4 Deep QB Spy
Pass Key
Timeout HOU
2-1-DEN 39 (0:03) 15-Earl Castro 56 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 63-Delmer Sullivan was injured on the play. DEN 20 HOU 23
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of fourth quarter.
End of fourth quarter.