Regular Season Week 2: Showboats at Gamblers
September 12, 1976 70° Houston Astrodome
Attendance: 40,963 (60%)
MEM has won the toss and elected to receive.
(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) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-6-MEM 29 (14:15) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-5-MEM 30 (13:35) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 30 for a short gain. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-5-MEM 30 (12:55) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 51 yards to HOU 19. 86-Neal Boone to HOU 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (12:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson . Pressure by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (12:44) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pressure by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 20 (12:39) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
4-11-HOU 18 (11:58) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 33. Fair Catch by 82-Gerard Hall .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 33 (11:51) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to MEM 44 for 10 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley . Pr essure by 92-Augus t Peterson.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 44 (11:10) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 23 for 33 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
1-10-HOU 23 (10:24) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 15 for 8 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Pass Key
2-2-HOU 15 (9:49) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 16 for -1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-3-HOU 16 (9:06) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to HOU 12 for 4 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 12 (8:20) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 8 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-6-HOU 8 (7:46) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 7 for a short gain. 38-Gregory Shea FUMBLES ( 51-Rolando Moulton ) recovered by MEM-64-Dewayne Garc ia at HOU 6. Tackle by 91-David Burt. HOU 36-Wayne Mashburn was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Holding (MEM 20-Davis Kidd)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
2-16-HOU 18 (7:42) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 84-James Dennis . Pass knocked down by 23-Cory Vargas . incomp lete, intended for 84-James D ennis. Pass knocked down by 23-Cory Vargas.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
3-16-HOU 18 (7:37) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera . MEM 78-Rodney Towell 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 Normal SS Blitz
4-16-HOU 18 (7:33) 1-Chris Farrel 35 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 55-Boris Riggins was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 0 MEM 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:30) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. 83-David Nelson to HOU 25 for 35 yards. Tackle by 83-Robert Herrera .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (7:25) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 30-George Webb to HOU 22 for -3 yards. Tackle by 97-John Biggs . Pressu re by 99-Ronald Shull.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Drag In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-13-HOU 22 (6:49) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 24 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-12-HOU 24 (6:13) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 22 for -1 yards. Tackle by 56-William Kyle .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
4-13-HOU 22 (5:29) 13-Juan Hanson punts 48 yards to MEM 29. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 82-Larry Perez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 35 (5:20) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to MEM 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Run Key
2-7-MEM 38 (4:35) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 42 for 20 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-HOU 42 (3:54) PENALTY - False Start (MEM 78-Rodney Towell)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-15-HOU 47 (3:54) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 88-Graig Chamlee to HOU 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . Pres sure by 58-Matt hew Hard.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-13-HOU 45 (3:15) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
3-13-HOU 45 (3:11) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera for 45 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 MEM 9
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
(3:05) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel . HOU 0 MEM 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(3:05) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (3:05) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 41 for 16 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 22-Brian Rosenberger)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
1-20-HOU 15 (3:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 96-William Malone at HOU 47. 96-William Malone to HOU 48 for -0 yar ds. Tackle by 10 -Bradley Sharp.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 48 (2:54) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to HOU 33 for 15 yards. Tackle by 39-Jason Hatch . Pressure by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 33 (2:13) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 27 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-4-HOU 27 (1:40) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 30 for -3 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-7-HOU 30 (1:05) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass INTERCEPTED by 91-David Burt at HOU 20. 91-David Burt to HOU 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 82-Gerard Hal l. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 51-Rolando Moulton)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-2-HOU 25 (1:00) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 8 for 17 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-8-HOU 8 (0:25) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jerome Wheeler . Pass knocked down by 92-August Peterson . Pr essure by 98-Je rry Aiello.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-8-HOU 8 (0:21) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 9 for -1 yards. 25-Don Soto FUMBLES ( 62-Thomas Campbell ) recovered by HOU-62-Thomas Campbe ll at HOU 1 0. Tackle by 25-Don Soto.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
1-10-HOU 10 (0:18) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 26 for 16 yards. Tackle by 56-William Kyle .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
End of first quarter.
1-10-HOU 26 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 45 for 20 yards. Tackle by 96-William Malone .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 45 (14:23) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 50 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 CB1 CB2 Blitz
2-6-HOU 50 (13:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 35 for 15 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
1-10-MEM 35 (13:03) 86-Neal Boone ran to MEM 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller . HOU 6-Walton Vasquez was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-5-MEM 30 (12:22) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 10-Bradley Sharp . Pass knocked down by 22-Juan Bacote . Pr essure by 68-Mart in McMeans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-5-MEM 30 (12:19) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 27 for 3 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
4-2-MEM 27 (11:40) 19-Daniel McCormack 45 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 3 MEM 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(11:36) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 75 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (11:36) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard . HOU 92-August Peterson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-10-MEM 25 (10:52) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Michael Spencer . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 20-Davis Kidd)
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
2-20-MEM 15 (10:50) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to MEM 21 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Wayne Mashburn . HOU 46-Jeffrey Keeley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Offensive Pass Interference (MEM 38-Gregory Shea)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-28-MEM 7 (10:46) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 31 for 24 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-4-MEM 31 (10:10) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-2-MEM 33 (9:30) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 55 yards to HOU 12.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 12 (9:22) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 12 (9:18) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
3-11-HOU 11 (8:39) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 36 for 25 yards. Tackle by 56-William Kyle .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
1-10-HOU 36 (7:53) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-4-HOU 42 (7:18) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 16-Todd Summers to HOU 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide 5 WR Corner Post
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
1-10-HOU 49 (6:42) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Middle Curls
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 49 (6:38) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 48 for 3 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-7-MEM 48 (5:54) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 48 for a short gain. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Zone Blitz
4-7-MEM 48 (5:21) 13-Juan Hanson punts 56 yard s to MEM -8.4-7-MEM 48 (5:21) 13-Juan Hanson punts 56 yards to MEM -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 20 (5:12) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 88-Graig Chamlee .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-MEM 20 (5:07) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler for 80 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 3 MEM 16
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
(4:56) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel . HOU 3 MEM 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:56) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 73 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (4:56) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
2-6-HOU 29 (4:13) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 34 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Robert Miller .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-1-HOU 34 (3:37) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger . Pressure by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
4-1-HOU 34 (3:33) 13-Juan Hanson punts 60 yards to MEM 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 6 (3:23) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 9 for 3 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas . MEM 70-Lloyd Ford was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-7-MEM 9 (2:39) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 6 for -3 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
3-10-MEM 6 (2:03) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 4 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton . MEM 25-Don Soto 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 Double WR3
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-12-MEM 4 (2:00) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 34 yards to MEM 39.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 39 (1:55) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 57-Carl Lawlor)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Deep Corners
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
1-15-MEM 44 (1:55) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 16-Todd Summers for 44 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Pressure by 97-John Biggs . HOU 9 MEM 17
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
(1:49) Extra point GOOD by 19-Daniel McCormack . HOU 10 MEM 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:49) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 71 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (1:49) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
2-3-MEM 32 (1:08) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
3-4-MEM 31 (0:30) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
Timeout MEM
1-10-MEM 40 (0:23) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 83-Robert Herrera to HOU 46 for 14 yards. Tackle by 34-William Burkey .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout MEM
1-10-HOU 46 (0:16) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 43 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Run Key
Timeout MEM
2-8-HOU 43 (0:11) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 82-Gerard Hall for 43 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 10 MEM 23
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
(0:05) Extra point GOOD by 1-Chris Farrel . HOU 10 MEM 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:05) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 74 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:05) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 25 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Nathan Branch .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
End of half.
(15:00) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 75 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 25 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-HOU 25 (14:23) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 22-Brian Rosenberger to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
3-8-HOU 27 (13:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 84-Charles Berke to HOU 35 for 8 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 90-Douglas Banda . Pressure by 68- Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
1-10-HOU 35 (13:10) 86-Neal Boone ran to HOU 44 for 9 yards. Tackle by 97-John Biggs . PENALTY - Offsides (MEM 99-Ronald Shull)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
1-5-HOU 40 (13:06) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 37 for -3 yards. Tackle by 22-Juan Bacote .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-8-HOU 37 (12:25) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 40-Omar Guzman to HOU 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Parallel Slants
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
3-2-HOU 43 (11:37) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 49 for 6 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-HOU 49 (10:54) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman . Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
2-10-HOU 49 (10:48) 6-Walton Vasquez pass complete to 87-Jared Kelly to MEM 36 for 16 yards. Tackle by 57-Walter Showalter . MEM 95-Nathan Branch was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Drag WR Mix
Defensive Play: Dime Flat 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 36 (10:05) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 37 for -1 yards. Tackle by 98-Matthew Ford .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Inside Blitz
2-11-MEM 37 (9:28) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to MEM 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 68-Martin McMeans .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
Run Key
3-11-MEM 37 (8:46) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to MEM 25 for 11 yards. Tackle by 90-Douglas Banda . Pr essure by 97- John Biggs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 25 (7:58) 86-Neal Boone ran to MEM 10 for 16 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
1-10-MEM 10 (7:12) 30-George Webb ran to MEM 8 for 2 yards. Tackle by 58-Sandy Linck . HOU 81-Wayne Postma was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. MEM 97-John Biggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power HB Strong Outside
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
2-8-MEM 8 (6:36) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to MEM 4 for 4 yards. Tackle by 96-William Malone . Pressu re by 98-Matthe w Ford.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-4-MEM 4 (5:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman . incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
4-4-MEM 4 (5:47) 19-Daniel McCormack 22 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 13 MEM 24
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:45) 19-Daniel McCormack kicks 74 yards from HOU 35 to MEM -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-MEM 25 (5:45) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-MEM 27 (5:10) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 84-James Dennis to MEM 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Antony Jurado . Pressur e by 58-Matthew Hard.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Clear Center
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
3-2-MEM 33 (4:21) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
1-10-MEM 41 (3:38) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 38 for -3 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-13-MEM 38 (3:02) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera . Pass knocked down by 36-Wayne Mashburn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-13-MEM 38 (2:58) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 84-James Dennis . Pass knocked down by 53-Eugene Gregory .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
4-13-MEM 38 (2:53) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 52 yards to HOU 10. 86-Neal Boone to HOU 20 for 11 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 20 (2:44) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman . Pressure by 98-Matthew Ford .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 20 (2:40) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 18 for -2 yards. Tackle by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
3-12-HOU 18 (2:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-12-HOU 18 (1:55) 13-Juan Hanson punts 45 yards to MEM 37. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 44-Benjamin Morrison .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 42 (1:46) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
2-6-MEM 46 (1:01) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 41 for -5 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Run Key
3-11-MEM 41 (0:26) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera . MEM 51-Ronald Sapp was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-11-MEM 41 (0:21) 8-Matthew Robbins punts 42 yards to HOU 17.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 17 (0:12) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 82-Larry Perez to HOU 19 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Eric Bunn .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-8-HOU 19 (15:00) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 83-David Nelson to HOU 25 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins . Pressu re by 75-Wesle y Ochs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 25 (14:23) 22-Brian Rosenberger ran to HOU 35 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-Wm Mullins .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Man Strong Zone Weak
1-10-HOU 35 (13:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to HOU 50 for 15 yards. Tackle by 93-Jerry Richardson . Pressure by 68- Martin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal WR Post TE Out
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 50 (13:25) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez . Pressure by 97-John Biggs .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Strong Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 50 (13:22) 12-Chester Dougherty sacked at HOU 44 for -6 yards ( 68-Martin McMeans ). Sack allowed by 74-Tony Lehman . 12-Chester Dougherty FUMBLES (68-Mart in McMeans) recov ered by MEM-99-Ronald Shull to HOU 39 for 2 yards. MEM 99-Ronald Shull was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-HOU 39 (13:18) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 38-Gregory Shea to HOU 36 for 4 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-6-HOU 36 (12:33) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 40 for -5 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-11-HOU 40 (11:55) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to HOU 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins . Pr essure by 51-Rolan do Moulton.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
4-1-HOU 30 (11:19) 1-Chris Farrel 47 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Left)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-HOU 37 (11:16) 12-Chester Dougherty pass complete to 10-Bradley Sharp to MEM 42 for 22 yards. Tackle by 96-William Malone . Pressure by 68-M artin McMeans.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 42 (10:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 82-Larry Perez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Strong Flood
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Weak Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 42 (10:47) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 87-Jared Kelly .
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Quick Outs
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
3-10-MEM 42 (10:43) 12-Chester Dougherty pass INTERCEPTED by 94-Robert Miller at MEM 30. 94-Robert Miller to MEM 31 for 1 yards . Tackle by 83- David Nelson.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 31 (10:39) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass incomplete, intended for 83-Robert Herrera . Pass knocked down by 91-David Burt . Pres sure by 62-Thomas Campbell.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-10-MEM 31 (10:34) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 30 for -1 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-11-MEM 30 (9:55) 4-Joseph Cantwell pass complete to 87-Jerome Wheeler to MEM 50 for 20 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins . MEM 65-Jeremy Contreras was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
1-10-MEM 50 (9:10) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-2-HOU 42 (8:26) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 45 for -3 yards. Tackle by 98-Jerry Aiello .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-5-HOU 45 (7:45) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 40 for 6 yards. Tackle by 92-August Peterson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
1-10-HOU 40 (7:07) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
2-9-HOU 39 (6:28) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
3-4-HOU 33 (5:46) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 25 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Antony Jurado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 3 Deep MLB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 25 (5:08) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 30 for -5 yards. Tackle by 58-Matthew Hard .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
2-15-HOU 30 (4:27) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 23-Cory Vargas . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently. MEM 20-Davis Kidd was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
3-4-HOU 20 (3:43) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 12 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Thomas Erwin . PENALTY - Holding (MEM 88-Graig Chamlee)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR3
Run Key
3-12-HOU 27 (3:39) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 20 for 8 yards. Tackle by 91-David Burt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-4-HOU 20 (2:54) 1-Chris Farrel 37 yard field goal is GOOD. HOU 13 MEM 27
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(2:51) 1-Chris Farrel kicks 73 yards from MEM 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (2:51) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 22-Brian Rosenberger . Pressure by 68-Martin McMeans .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 25 (2:48) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 83-David Nelson . Pressure by 99-Ronald Shull .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Deep Corners
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
3-10-HOU 25 (2:43) 12-Chester Dougherty pass incomplete, intended for 40-Omar Guzman . Pass knocked down by 57-Walter Showalter .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Drag
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
Pass Key
4-10-HOU 25 (2:39) PENALTY - False Start (HOU 16-Todd Summers)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Deep Corners
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
4-15-HOU 20 (2:39) 13-Juan Hanson punts 51 yards to MEM 29. 82-Gerard Hall to MEM 36 for 8 yards. Tackle by 82-Larry Perez .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-MEM 36 (2:30) 25-Don Soto ran to MEM 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Rolando Moulton . MEM 25-Don Soto was injured on the play. HOU 58-Matthew Hard was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-MEM 37 (2:00) 38-Gregory Shea ran to MEM 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 46-Jeffrey Keeley . HOU 92-August Peterson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-MEM 48 (1:55) 20-Davis Kidd ran to HOU 50 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 51-Rolando Moulton)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
1-5-HOU 47 (1:53) 38-Gregory Shea ran to HOU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Boris Riggins .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
Timeout HOU
2-2-HOU 44 (1:47) 25-Don Soto ran to HOU 41 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Eugene Gregory .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
Run Key
Timeout HOU
1-10-HOU 41 (1:42) 4-Joseph Cantwell kneeled down to HOU 41 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB3 CB4 Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-HOU 41 (0:59) 4-Joseph Cantwell kneeled down to HOU 41 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-HOU 41 (0:18) 4-Joseph Cantwell kneeled down to HOU 41 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
End of fourth quarter.