| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 10 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Todd Sievers kicked off 79 yards from the HOU30. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 15:00) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Madison. Key block delivered by Jerald Boivin. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-PIT26 (1Q: 14:29) Ferocious Fenner ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Burt Tisdall. Key block delivered by J.R. Brunner. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 13:42) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-PIT33 (1Q: 12:55) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. OLB Tommy Chapman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT38 (1Q: 12:51) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Bryce Henry, assisted by OLB Burt Tisdall. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-PIT41 (1Q: 12:04) GJ Jeffers ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Tisdall is blitzing. 1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 11:33) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Cris Mayhew for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Morton. Mayhew gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-HOU41 (1Q: 11:02) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Madison. Fenner gained 14 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 10:21) Drew Henson pass was intended for RB Ferocious Fenner and was intercepted by S Michael Lewis at the HOU21. Tackled by Ferocious Fenner. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 10:12) Chad Pennington pass completed to TE Jumbo Stallings for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Big Poppa Beauchamp. Stallings gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 09:34) Al Garrison ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Hongamen is blitzing. 2-11-HOU32 (1Q: 09:08) Chad Pennington pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 4 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Fellin is blitzing. 3-7-HOU36 (1Q: 08:38) Chad Pennington pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-5-HOU38 (1Q: 08:12) Gilbert Burks punted 55 yards. The Music Man Meadows returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT08. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. Houston's Gilbert Burks was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT04 (1Q: 08:03) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hitman Mayhew for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez. Mayhew gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 07:34) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Corey Cortez. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 07:07) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. CB Bennie Howe knocked down Tim Provost to break up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-PIT34 (1Q: 06:27) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by OLB Burt Tisdall. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-PIT36 (1Q: 05:43) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Meadows. DE Alan McIntyre hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-6-PIT36 (1Q: 05:33) Everett Gray punted 53 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU12. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Use of Hands on the Punt Return. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU06 (1Q: 05:25) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU14 (1Q: 04:51) Chad Pennington pass completed to TE Rick Hammond for 22 yards. Tackled by DT Heath Fangboner. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hammond gained 3 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Henry May on the HOU36. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tisdall is blitzing. 1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 04:38) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Tisdall is blitzing. 2-11-HOU37 (1Q: 04:03) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR Cris Mayhew for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Bennie Howe. Mayhew gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Chapman and Cortez are blitzing. 3-1-HOU27 (1Q: 03:16) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for RB GJ Jeffers. CB Corey Cortez hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-1-HOU27 (1Q: 03:13) Skippy Reed attempted a 44 yard field goal and missed wide to the left. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU34 (1Q: 03:06) Al Garrison ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S The Iceman Reid. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU35 (1Q: 02:33) Russell Gillespie ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin, assisted by S The Iceman Reid. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-HOU39 (1Q: 02:09) Chad Pennington pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ. |
| 4-5-HOU39 (1Q: 02:03) Gilbert Burks punted 48 yards. Karl Hamrick called for a fair catch at the PIT13. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Tisdall is blitzing. 1-10-PIT13 (1Q: 01:53) Ferocious Fenner ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-PIT17 (1Q: 01:11) Drew Henson pass completed to FB Dusty Harding for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gus Madison, assisted by ILB E.J. Henderson. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chapman is blitzing. 3-4-PIT19 (1Q: 00:48) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Hammer Hamrick. S Eddie Murkowski defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-PIT19 (1Q: 00:45) Everett Gray punted 34 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith called for a fair catch at the HOU47. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 00:35) Chad Pennington pass completed to FB Mack Waldteufel for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Hongamen. Waldteufel gained 19 yards after the catch. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 15:00) Al Garrison ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-PIT23 (2Q: 14:16) Russell Gillespie ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vincent Nece, assisted by OLB Henry May. Pittsburgh's Heath Fangboner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor neck injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-PIT23 (2Q: 13:39) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mack Waldteufel. DE Perry Simoneau hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-9-PIT23 (2Q: 13:35) Todd Sievers attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Pittsburgh 0 |
| (2Q: 13:28) Todd Sievers kicked off 69 yards from the HOU30. Matthew Meadows returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Trent Osborne. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chapman is blitzing. 1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 13:00) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-PIT32 (2Q: 12:17) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-PIT32 (2Q: 11:39) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Hamrick. CB Gus Madison defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-7-PIT32 (2Q: 11:31) Everett Gray punted 44 yards. Jeffrey Beckwith returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 11:23) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU31 (2Q: 11:01) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Bucky Organ on the HOU34. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-HOU34 (2Q: 10:31) Al Garrison ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kevin Reid. |
| 4-6-HOU35 (2Q: 10:03) Gilbert Burks punted 46 yards. The Music Man Meadows returned the kick -1 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Michael Lewis. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 09:54) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Chapman. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-PIT22 (2Q: 09:12) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hitman Mayhew for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by OLB Burt Tisdall. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Mayhew gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT33 (2Q: 08:31) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Burt Tisdall, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-PIT37 (2Q: 08:01) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. CB Bennie Howe defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 07:51) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Tommy Chapman, assisted by DT Earnest Maciel. Key block delivered by Jerald Boivin. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-1-HOU49 (2Q: 07:11) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Phillip Morton. Key block delivered by Tim Provost. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 06:38) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Matthew Meadows for 15 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Meadows gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Tisdall is blitzing. 1-10-HOU29 (2Q: 06:30) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR Cris Mayhew for 13 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by CB Bennie Howe. Mayhew gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU16 (2Q: 05:46) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Hamrick. OLB Tommy Chapman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU16 (2Q: 05:36) Ferocious Fenner ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-HOU11 (2Q: 04:59) Drew Henson pass completed to TE Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson. Rottinghaus gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-1-HOU01 (2Q: 04:29) Glen Jeffers ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by DT Earnest Maciel. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-HOU02 (2Q: 04:02) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR Matthew Meadows for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-HOU12 (2Q: 03:54) Drew Henson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. DE Bryce Henry blocked the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-HOU12 (2Q: 03:45) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Hitman Mayhew. OLB Burt Tisdall defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-12-HOU12 (2Q: 03:35) Jeff Reed attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Houston 3 |
| (2Q: 03:29) Jeff Reed kicked off 73 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 03:29) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May, assisted by S Kevin Reid. Key block delivered by Dusty Starks. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU25 (2Q: 02:58) Chad Pennington pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Russell Gillespie. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-HOU25 (2Q: 02:53) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 02:16) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin, assisted by OLB Willie Hongamen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 02:00) Chad Pennington pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT41 (2Q: 01:53) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DE Kevin Williams simply tossed Bucky Ratini aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT41 (2Q: 01:44) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Hongamen. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-2-PIT33 (2Q: 01:22) Todd Sievers attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 6, Pittsburgh 3 |
| (2Q: 01:17) Todd Sievers kicked off 65 yards from the HOU30. Matthew Meadows returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Michael Lewis. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT27 (2Q: 01:10) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson. Meadows gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:53) Drew Henson pass was dropped by WR Karl Hamrick. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:43) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Hitman Mayhew. DE Bryce Henry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Chapman and Beckwith are blitzing. 3-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:35) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cris Mayhew. CB Bennie Howe defended the pass. |
| 4-10-PIT38 (2Q: 00:29) Everett Gray punted 62 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:22) Chad Pennington pass was intended for WR Riddick Thune and was intercepted by S Troy Polamalu at the HOU21. The interception was returned 15 yards. Tackled by Riddick Thune. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 00:12) Jeff Reed attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 6, Houston 6 |
| (2Q: 00:05) Jeff Reed kicked off 70 yards from the PIT30. Trent Osborne returned the ball 38 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Derrick Borders. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jeff Reed kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Trent Osborne returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Derrick Borders. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Scott is blitzing. 1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 14:42) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 7 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Organ gained 1 yard after the catch. Pittsburgh's Adam Scott was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-3-HOU37 (3Q: 14:02) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 13:20) Chad Pennington pass completed to TE Jumbo Stallings for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Adam Scott, assisted by CB David Addy. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-20-HOU34 (3Q: 13:15) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Perry Simoneau, assisted by DT Heath Fangboner. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Borders is blitzing. 2-19-HOU35 (3Q: 12:31) Chad Pennington sacked by DE George Burnett and OLB Derrick Borders for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Andy Babinchak. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-24-HOU30 (3Q: 11:47) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. Gillespie gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| 4-14-HOU40 (3Q: 11:14) Gilbert Burks punted 54 yards. The Music Man Meadows returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT08. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Tisdall is blitzing. 1-10-PIT04 (3Q: 11:06) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to WR Cris Mayhew for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Bryce Henry, assisted by CB Corey Cortez. Mayhew gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tisdall and Lewis are blitzing. 2-1-PIT13 (3Q: 10:29) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to TE Teddy Rottinghaus for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Gus Madison. Rottinghaus gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT16 (3Q: 10:08) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Teddy Rottinghaus. CB Bennie Howe defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT16 (3Q: 10:02) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT26 (3Q: 09:17) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-15-PIT21 (3Q: 09:12) GJ Jeffers ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson, assisted by CB Gus Madison. Key block delivered by J.R. Brunner. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-PIT30 (3Q: 08:46) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 28 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 08:08) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-HOU38 (3Q: 07:26) Drew Henson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR The Music Man Meadows. OLB Tommy Chapman hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-16-HOU48 (3Q: 07:23) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-HOU40 (3Q: 06:51) Drew Henson pass completed to RB Ferocious Fenner for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson. |
| 4-4-HOU36 (3Q: 06:07) Everett Gray punted 36 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 06:00) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Jerris Yoder. Key block delivered by Kyle Morton. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-HOU26 (3Q: 05:32) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry May. Organ gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 04:49) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Russell Gillespie for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott. Gillespie gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU43 (3Q: 04:03) Russell Gillespie ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Kevin Reid. Key block delivered by Andy Babinchak. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT50 (3Q: 03:24) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-HOU45 (3Q: 03:18) Chad Pennington pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Riddick Thune. CB Friendship Peterson defended the pass. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-HOU45 (3Q: 03:07) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Riddick Thune for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Friendship Peterson, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. Thune gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-11-HOU49 (3Q: 02:29) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 21 yards. Tackled by CB David Addy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnson gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 01:51) Chad Pennington pass completed to WR Bryant Johnson for 1 yard. Tackled by CB David Addy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-PIT29 (3Q: 01:18) Russell Gillespie ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Kevin Williams. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-7-PIT27 (3Q: 00:43) Chad Pennington pass was intended for WR Riddick Thune and was intercepted by CB Cory Fellin at the PIT05. The interception was returned 29 yards. Tackled by Bucky Ratini. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT34 (3Q: 00:34) Drew Henson pass completed to WR Karl Hamrick for 17 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith. Hamrick gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 15:00) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-HOU47 (4Q: 14:17) Ferocious Fenner ran outside the right tackle for 24 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Murkowski. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Tisdall and Beckwith are blitzing. 1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 13:45) Drew Henson pass completed to TE Jeff Floyd for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Ty Sanders. Floyd gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU12 (4Q: 12:58) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson, assisted by OLB Burt Tisdall. Key block delivered by Dusty Harding. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-HOU04 (4Q: 12:19) Glen Jeffers ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Burt Tisdall. Key block delivered by Tim Provost. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-2-HOU02 (4Q: 11:42) Glen Jeffers ran a trap outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU ILB Phillip Morton to the HOU02. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU02 (4Q: 11:32) Al Garrison ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Hongamen, assisted by S James Major. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Yoder is blitzing. 2-10-HOU02 (4Q: 10:48) Chad Pennington scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Cory Fellin. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Peterson, Reid and Polamalu are blitzing. 3-4-HOU08 (4Q: 10:04) Chad Pennington sacked by S Troy Polamalu for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Steven Randle. |
| 4-11-HOU01 (4Q: 09:32) Gilbert Burks punted 30 yards. Matthew Meadows called for a fair catch at the HOU31. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 09:25) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by DE Alan McIntyre. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-HOU29 (4Q: 08:38) Ferocious Fenner ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Michael Lewis, assisted by ILB E.J. Henderson. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU25 (4Q: 08:01) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hitman Mayhew for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU18 (4Q: 07:35) Mr. Pittsburgh Henson pass completed to TE Teddy-Bear Rottinghaus for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Burt Tisdall. Rottinghaus gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-20-HOU28 (4Q: 07:30) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson, assisted by S Michael Lewis. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-17-HOU25 (4Q: 07:01) Glen Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Bryce Henry, assisted by ILB E.J. Henderson. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-16-HOU24 (4Q: 06:15) Drew Henson pass completed to WR The Hammer Hamrick for 14 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Tommy Chapman. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-2-HOU10 (4Q: 05:41) Jeff Reed attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 9, Houston 6 |
| (4Q: 05:35) Skippy Reed kicked off 68 yards from the PIT30. Trent Osborne returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Jerris Yoder. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU32 (4Q: 05:16) Al Garrison ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Kevin Reid. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-13-HOU29 (4Q: 04:36) Al Garrison ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Mad Dogg Scott, assisted by S Kevin Reid. Garrison made a great move on James Major. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-7-HOU35 (4Q: 04:13) Chad Pennington pass completed to RB Al Garrison for 1 yard. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| 4-6-HOU36 (4Q: 03:31) Gilbert Burks punted 53 yards. Matthew Meadows returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT16. Tackled by Dunta Robinson. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 03:24) Glen Jeffers ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Harris Runyon. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-PIT21 (4Q: 02:39) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB E.J. Henderson, assisted by OLB Burt Tisdall. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-PIT22 (4Q: 02:28) Glen Jeffers ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith. Key block delivered by Jerald Boivin. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT33 (4Q: 02:21) Glen Jeffers ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. Key block delivered by Les Leskun. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-2-PIT41 (4Q: 02:11) Ferocious Fenner ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Jeffrey Beckwith, assisted by ILB E.J. Henderson. Key block delivered by Jerald Boivin. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 02:00) Ferocious Fenner ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Earnest Maciel. Houston's Tommy Chapman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-6-HOU46 (4Q: 01:15) Ferocious Fenner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Alan McIntyre, assisted by S Jeffrey Beckwith. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-4-HOU44 (4Q: 00:29) Drew Henson dropped to one knee for -1 yards. |
| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 9, Houston Texans 6 |