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October 12, 1997 46° Soldier Field
Attendance: 56,281 (84%)
CHI has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (15:00) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CHI 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Edward McPherson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Cross In
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-CHI 26 (14:27) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 80-Barry Dawson to CHI 28 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-7-CHI 28 (13:53) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 31-Lee Branam . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith McGhee .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-7-CHI 28 (13:50) 10-Leslie Noah punts 48 yards to CLE 25. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 25 (13:44) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman . CLE 79-Lloyd England was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-4-CLE 31 (13:00) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 19-Edward Maloney to CLE 40 for 9 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell . CHI 94-Randy James was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Pass Interference (CHI 44-Douglas Russell) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 40 (12:55) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CLE 46 for 7 yards. Tackle by 55-Clay Staten .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-3-CLE 46 (12:16) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-CLE 46 (12:14) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CHI 45 for 9 yards. Tackle by 97-Ralph Beamon .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
1-10-CHI 45 (11:37) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to CHI 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-7-CHI 42 (11:01) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 34 for 8 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CHI 34 (10:15) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 31 for 3 yards. Tackle by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-7-CHI 31 (9:32) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 27 for 5 yards. Tackle by 56-Abdul Strout .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-CHI 27 (8:51) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (CHI 98-Mario Dent)
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-7-CHI 7 (8:49) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 3 for 4 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-3-CHI 3 (8:13) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 49-Howard Buxton to CHI 0 for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CHI 0 CLE 6
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal FL Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
(8:10) Extra point GOOD by 1-Carlos Reed . CHI 0 CLE 7
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(8:10) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (8:10) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 64-Manuel Caceres .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-9-CHI 26 (7:36) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 34-Richard Weber to CHI 24 for -3 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-11-CHI 24 (6:50) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 82-Darren McElyea to CHI 30 for 6 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Mercado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-5-CHI 30 (6:12) 10-Leslie Noah punts 49 yards to CLE 21. 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 22 for 1 yards. Tackle by 42-Darryl Stein .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 22 (6:04) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CLE 33 (5:30) 2-John Crisp sacked at CLE 23 for -11 yards ( 94-Randy James ). Sack allowed by 73-Steven Welch .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Deep Corner/Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-21-CLE 23 (4:52) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 32 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Jose King .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Pass Key
3-12-CLE 32 (4:14) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 82-Dan Valenti to CLE 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 39-Jose King .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
4-6-CLE 38 (3:31) 14-Thomas Brott punts 49 yards to CHI 13. Fair Catch by 20-John Gates .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 13 (3:24) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 19 for 6 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-4-CHI 19 (2:51) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 51-Edward McVay . incomplete, intended for 82-Darren McElyea . CLE 56-Adam Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-CHI 19 (2:48) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CHI 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman . Great move by 20-John Gates to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-3-CHI 20 (2:14) 10-Leslie Noah punts 43 yards to CLE 37. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 37 (2:06) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Darryl Stein . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 82-Dan Valenti)
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-19-CLE 28 (2:03) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, intended for 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-19-CLE 28 (2:00) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-17-CLE 30 (1:27) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 39 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Jose King .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 5 Wide Slot Cross
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
4-8-CLE 39 (0:49) 14-Thomas Brott punts 42 yards to CHI 19. 20-John Gates to CHI 20 for 1 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 20 (0:42) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 85-Keith McGhee to CHI 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 38-Stephen Bennett .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
1-10-CHI 31 (0:01) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 38-Stephen Bennett . incomplete, intended for 19-John Huynh .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Man Cover 1
Pass Key
End of first quarter.
2-10-CHI 31 (15:00) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CHI 34 for 3 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-7-CHI 34 (14:16) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 82-Darren McElyea to CHI 42 for 8 yards. Tackle by 97-Edward McPherson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 42 (13:32) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 45 for 3 yards. Tackle by 67-John Delatte .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-7-CHI 45 (12:56) 11-Ronald Brown pass incomplete, dropped by 86-Ian Gordon .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong TE Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-7-CHI 45 (12:52) 11-Ronald Brown sacked at CHI 38 for -7 yards ( 56-Adam Johnson ). Sack allowed by 76-Ernest Sanchez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Slot Crosses
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-14-CHI 38 (12:13) 10-Leslie Noah punts 48 yards to CLE 14. 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 25 for 12 yards. Tackle by 89-Jason Rambo . CLE 56-Adam Johnson was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 25 (12:04) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 49-Howard Buxton to CLE 41 for 16 yards.
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
1-10-CLE 41 (11:24) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CLE 46 for 5 yards. Tackle by 42-Darryl Stein .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
2-5-CLE 46 (10:37) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CLE 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 55-Clay Staten .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-1-CLE 50 (9:55) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Run Key
4-1-CHI 49 (9:21) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 40 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CHI 40 (8:38) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 37 for 2 yards. Tackle by 92-Kenneth Forbes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
2-8-CHI 37 (8:06) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 56-Abdul Strout .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
3-7-CHI 37 (7:30) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CHI 28 for 9 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent . Nice job by 88-Matthew Martin on that route to lose his coverage. CLE 78-Randy Lay was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-CHI 28 (6:46) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 22 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Clay Staten .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
2-4-CHI 22 (6:06) 2-John Crisp pass INTERCEPTED by 98-Mario Dent at CHI 16. 98-Mario Dent to CHI 16 for -0 yards. Tackle by 88-Matthew Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 16 (6:02) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 85-Keith McGhee to CHI 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 31-Lee Branam .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-3-CHI 23 (5:16) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CHI 40 for 17 yards.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-CHI 40 (4:38) 33-Robert Krone ran to CHI 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-CHI 41 (3:56) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 39 for -2 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson . 76-Ernest Sanchez was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-11-CHI 39 (3:19) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 51-Edward McVay . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith McGhee .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-11-CHI 39 (3:16) 10-Leslie Noah punts 42 yards to CLE 19. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 19 (3:10) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 21 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-CLE 21 (2:32) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 85-Ferdinand Lee to CLE 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent . 82-Dan Valenti was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-1-CLE 28 (2:00) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 26 for -2 yards. Tackle by 92-Kenneth Forbes . 76-Philip Cunningham missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Timeout CHI
4-3-CLE 26 (1:56) 14-Thomas Brott punts 45 yards to CHI 29. Fair Catch by 20-John Gates .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 29 (1:49) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 30 for 1 yards. Tackle by 67-John Delatte .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-9-CHI 30 (1:16) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Edward McPherson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-8-CHI 31 (0:42) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 67-John Delatte .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-CHI 31 (0:07) 10-Leslie Noah punts 41 yards to CLE 27. Fair Catch by 85-Ferdinand Lee .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of half.
(15:00) 2-Evan Joseph kicks 71 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 88-Matthew Martin to CLE 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 56-Abdul Strout .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-CLE 32 (14:16) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, dropped by 19-Edward Maloney . That was a dangerous pass.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
3-3-CLE 32 (14:13) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 43 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 43 (13:25) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 40 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz Stunt Blitz
2-12-CLE 40 (12:48) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 83-Andre King to CHI 50 for 10 yards. Tackle by 42-Darryl Stein .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
3-2-CHI 50 (12:00) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 46 for 4 yards. Tackle by 53-Paul Horton .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-CHI 46 (11:17) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 42 for 4 yards. Tackle by 39-Jose King .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man OLB Flat Zone
Run Key
2-6-CHI 42 (10:34) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 40 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-5-CHI 40 (9:56) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 35 for 6 yards. Tackle by 25-Richard Hernadez .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
1-10-CHI 35 (9:15) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 35 for a short loss. Tackle by 42-Darryl Stein .
Offensive Play: I Formation Big HB Outside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-10-CHI 35 (8:38) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 25-Evan Hershey to CHI 24 for 11 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent . 25-Evan Hershey made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
1-10-CHI 24 (7:58) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 15 for 9 yards. Tackle by 39-Jose King .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
2-1-CHI 15 (7:12) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 19-Edward Maloney to CHI 10 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
1-10-CHI 10 (6:33) 2-John Crisp pass complete to 19-Edward Maloney to CHI 5 for 5 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell . Pressure by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-5-CHI 5 (5:58) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 4 for 2 yards. Tackle by 44-Douglas Russell .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
3-3-CHI 4 (5:13) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 2 for 2 yards. Tackle by 29-Rodney Pittman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
4-2-CHI 2 (4:36) 1-Carlos Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 0 CLE 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(4:34) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 69 yards from CLE 35 to CHI -4. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 25 (4:34) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 80-Barry Dawson to CHI 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Mercado .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
2-1-CHI 34 (3:55) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 43 for 9 yards. Tackle by 51-Edward McVay .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 43 (3:13) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Mercado . incomplete, intended for 80-Barry Dawson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-CHI 43 (3:10) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 82-Darren McElyea to CHI 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham . 82-Darren McElyea made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-8-CHI 45 (2:35) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 51-Edward McVay . incomplete, intended for 85-Keith McGhee . Pressure by 52-Gary Kremer .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-8-CHI 45 (2:32) 10-Leslie Noah punts 50 yards to CLE 5.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 5 (2:23) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 3 for -3 yards. Tackle by 56-Abdul Strout .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-13-CLE 3 (1:39) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 4 for 1 yards. Tackle by 92-Kenneth Forbes . 78-Randy Lay missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
3-12-CLE 4 (1:04) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 10 for 6 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy James . 73-Steven Welch missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 4 Deep Zone Under
Run Key
4-6-CLE 10 (0:21) 14-Thomas Brott punts 51 yards to CHI 40. 20-John Gates to CHI 44 for 4 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 44 (0:14) 20-John Gates ran to CLE 40 for 17 yards. Tackle by 24-Allen Mercado .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Blitz
End of third quarter.
1-10-CLE 40 (15:00) 33-Robert Krone ran to CLE 41 for -1 yards. Tackle by 97-Edward McPherson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-11-CLE 41 (14:17) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 82-Darren McElyea to CLE 31 for 10 yards. Tackle by 97-Edward McPherson .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Pass Key
3-2-CLE 31 (13:42) 20-John Gates ran to CLE 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 51-Edward McVay .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 25 (12:59) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 51-Edward McVay . incomplete, intended for 89-Jason Rambo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 25 (12:56) 11-Ronald Brown pass Pass knocked down by 24-Allen Mercado . incomplete, intended for 80-Barry Dawson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-CLE 25 (12:52) (Hot Read) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CLE 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
4-9-CLE 24 (12:13) 2-Evan Joseph 43 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 3 CLE 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:10) 2-Evan Joseph kicks 74 yards from CHI 35 to CLE -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (12:10) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Heavy 2 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-6-CLE 29 (11:27) 2-John Crisp pass Pass knocked down by 44-Douglas Russell . incomplete, intended for 19-Edward Maloney .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-6-CLE 29 (11:23) 2-John Crisp pass incomplete, intended for 49-Howard Buxton .
Offensive Play: Split Backs 3 Wide WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-6-CLE 29 (11:20) 14-Thomas Brott punts 51 yards to CHI 19. Fair Catch by 20-John Gates .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 19 (11:13) 11-Ronald Brown pass incomplete, intended for 82-Darren McElyea .
Offensive Play: Empty 4 Wide Spread Flats
Defensive Play: Dime Normal 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-CHI 19 (11:11) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 19-John Huynh to CHI 32 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-Joseph Gunn . 19-John Huynh did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 32 (10:27) 20-John Gates ran to CHI 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Adam Johnson . CHI 20-John Gates was injured on the play. CLE 97-Edward McPherson was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
2-8-CHI 33 (9:45) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 86-Ian Gordon to CHI 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 38-Stephen Bennett .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR WR Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-4-CHI 38 (9:03) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 33-Robert Krone to CHI 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 91-Amos Worsham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 43 (8:23) 33-Robert Krone ran to CHI 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
2-8-CHI 45 (7:50) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 34-Richard Weber to CHI 46 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Edward McVay . Pressure by 52-Gary Kremer .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-CHI 46 (7:11) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 34-Richard Weber to CHI 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 61-Terry Wheeler .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
4-8-CHI 46 (6:34) 10-Leslie Noah punts 48 yards to CLE 7. 85-Ferdinand Lee FUMBLES recovered by CLE-19-Edward Malon ey at CLE 5. Tackle by 89-Jason Rambo .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 5 (6:24) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CLE 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 55-Clay Staten .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-CLE 7 (5:50) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 7 for a short gain. Tackle by 91-Eddie Brown .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal CB2 Blitz
Run Key
3-8-CLE 7 (5:13) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CLE 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 56-Abdul Strout .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
4-5-CLE 10 (4:36) 14-Thomas Brott punts 53 yards to CHI 37. Fair Catch by 80-Barry Dawson .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CHI 37 (4:30) 11-Ronald Brown sacked at CHI 28 for -9 yards ( 57-Aaron Wright ). Sack allowed by 71-Lionel Gunn .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Pass Key
2-19-CHI 28 (3:45) 11-Ronald Brown pass INTERCEPTED by 51-Edward McVay at CHI 33. 51-Edward McVay to CHI 33 for -0 yards. Tackle by 85-Keith McGhee .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 33 (3:43) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 33 for a short loss. Tackle by 55-Clay Staten .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Power Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
2-10-CHI 33 (3:01) 25-Evan Hershey ran to CHI 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Mario Dent .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-8-CHI 31 (2:23) 49-Howard Buxton ran to CHI 29 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Randy James . 88-Matthew Martin totally missed that block. CLE 49-Howard Buxton was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-6-CHI 29 (2:00) 1-Carlos Reed 47 yard field goal is GOOD. CHI 3 CLE 13
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:57) 1-Carlos Reed kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to CHI 0. 20-John Gates to CHI 26 for 27 yards. Tackle by 13-Shane Looney . CLE 40-John Ammerman was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CHI 26 (1:52) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 34-Richard Weber to CHI 30 for 4 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
Timeout CHI
2-6-CHI 30 (1:46) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 19-John Huynh to CHI 46 for 16 yards. Tackle by 10-Erik Houston .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 Short Posts
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
Timeout CHI
1-10-CHI 46 (1:39) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 20-John Gates to CHI 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 35-Joseph Gunn .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Overload Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout CHI
2-12-CHI 44 (1:34) 11-Ronald Brown pass incomplete, intended for 85-Keith McGhee .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
3-12-CHI 44 (1:31) 11-Ronald Brown sacked at CHI 36 for -8 yards ( 52-Gary Kremer ). Sack allowed by 79-Russell Cox .
Offensive Play: Singleback Empty 4 TE Corner
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal CB5 Blitz
Pass Key
4-20-CHI 36 (1:08) 11-Ronald Brown pass complete to 82-Darren McElyea to CHI 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 40-John Ammerman . 82-Darren McElyea made a great move on the CB. Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CHI 44 (1:04) 2-John Crisp kneeled down to CHI 44 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
2-10-CHI 44 (0:30) 2-John Crisp kneeled down to CHI 44 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
End of fourth quarter.