Week 17, 2023

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 51 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kevin Matthews kicked off 66 yards from the IND30. Jerome Wilkins returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Blaine Kirk. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU08 (1Q: 14:36) Jamal Rivers ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza.
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.
2-8-HOU10 (1Q: 14:06) Jamal Rivers ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce, assisted by S Tony Brody.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU17 (1Q: 13:40) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett, assisted by DT Marshall Henson. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU18 (1Q: 13:04) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR William Bondy for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Newsome. Bondy gained 6 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa, Qualizza and Brody are blitzing.
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 12:21) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ethan Wooden, assisted by CB Paul Talley.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU38 (1Q: 11:56) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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.
1-10-HOU45 (1Q: 11:20) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU49 (1Q: 10:49) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Jerome Wilkins for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon, assisted by S Ethan Wooden.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND41 (1Q: 10:13) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-IND46 (1Q: 10:03) Jamal Rivers ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-IND39 (1Q: 09:24) Brandon Flowers pass was dropped by WR Earl Rader.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-IND39 (1Q: 09:19) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wesley Walsh. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-IND39 (1Q: 09:13) Arnold Lavigne punted 34 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND05.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND05 (1Q: 09:04) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-IND07 (1Q: 08:20) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. ILB Leo Murray hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-IND07 (1Q: 08:15) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Ellis Lyle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie, Godfrey and Taves are blitzing.
1-10-IND15 (1Q: 07:47) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by ILB Brady Godfrey.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-IND17 (1Q: 07:11) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 06:39) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 40 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. McClurken gained 30 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Pro 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.
1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 05:56) Vince Sutter ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU26 (1Q: 05:32) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR J.R. Leber for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Leber gained 7 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU10 (1Q: 04:52) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by DT Tyrell Murack.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-HOU06 (1Q: 04:22) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Gibson gained 7 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 04:22) Extra point by Kevin Matthews was good. Indianapolis 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 04:11) Kevin Matthews kicked off 77 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 04:11) Jamal Rivers ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa and Moseley are blitzing.
2-11-HOU19 (1Q: 03:35) Brandon Flowers pass was intended for TE Wesley Walsh and was intercepted by CB Stan Surcon at the HOU45. Tackled by Wesley Walsh.
Indianapolis: 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-HOU45 (1Q: 03:26) Ellis Lyle ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Harvey Reeves.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-HOU44 (1Q: 03:03) Peter Brinsfield sacked by DE Ernie Burton and DE Oscar Battle for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Canas is blitzing.
3-14-HOU49 (1Q: 02:27) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
4-1-HOU36 (1Q: 02:02) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR J.R. Leber for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Qualizza is blitzing.
1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 01:51) Jamal Rivers ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Marshall Henson, assisted by OLB Ian Newsome. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa and Brody are blitzing.
2-4-HOU43 (1Q: 01:14) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-9-HOU38 (1Q: 01:06) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR William Bondy for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon, assisted by S Tony Brody. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-HOU45 (1Q: 00:30) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 15:00) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Harper, assisted by S Gene Moseley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Organ gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND40 (2Q: 14:29) Brandon Flowers pass completed to TE Wesley Walsh for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Walsh gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa and Brody are blitzing.
2-3-IND33 (2Q: 14:01) Jerame Englund ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Ian Newsome.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-IND32 (2Q: 13:15) Brandon Flowers pass completed to RB Jerame Englund for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp.
4-1-IND31 (2Q: 12:41) Antoine Wijaya attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 7, Houston 3
(2Q: 12:35) Antoine Wijaya kicked off 58 yards from the HOU30. Ricardo McClurken returned the ball 15 yards to the IND27. Tackled by Brady Godfrey. Ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Zack Bunkley on the IND27.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND27 (2Q: 12:05) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 5 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie, Canas and Morlando are blitzing.
2-5-IND32 (2Q: 11:22) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Ernie Burton. Key block delivered by Henry Freeman.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND38 (2Q: 10:50) Craig O'Donnell ran a reverse around left end for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. Key block delivered by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-2-IND46 (2Q: 10:16) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. Key block delivered by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 09:39) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Gibson gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 09:30) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Vince Sutter for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Indianapolis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-HOU44 (2Q: 09:00) Ellis Lyle ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber, assisted by S Harvey Reeves.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Godfrey is blitzing.
3-7-HOU40 (2Q: 08:29) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
4-2-HOU35 (2Q: 07:52) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
4-7-HOU40 (2Q: 07:45) Marco Baxter punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:38) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Marcus Rose. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Wooden is blitzing.
2-5-HOU25 (2Q: 06:54) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Key block delivered by Alvin Finley. Finley flattened Tony Brody to ensure the play's success.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND46 (2Q: 06:23) Bucky Organ ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley.
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, expecting the run.
2-6-IND42 (2Q: 05:39) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR William Bondy. DT Marshall Henson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa, Qualizza and Brody are blitzing.
3-6-IND42 (2Q: 05:31) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Rader gained 16 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-IND06 (2Q: 04:52) Jamal Rivers ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-IND01 (2Q: 04:18) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Wesley Walsh. CB Terry Harper defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-IND11 (2Q: 04:14) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deion Urquiola. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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-IND07 (2Q: 03:26) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Organ gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston 9, Indianapolis 7
(2Q: 03:26) Extra point by Antoine Wijaya was good. Houston 10, Indianapolis 7
(2Q: 03:19) Antoine Wijaya kicked off 55 yards from the HOU30. Ricardo McClurken returned the ball 26 yards to the IND41. Tackled by William Bondy.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:52) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. OLB Quinn McKenzie defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, 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.
2-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:47) Peter Brinsfield pass was intended for WR Craig O'Donnell and was intercepted by S Burt Morlando at the HOU44. Tackled by Craig O'Donnell.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 02:38) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Paul Talley, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Organ gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:21) Brandon Flowers pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-10-IND41 (2Q: 02:14) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-IND46 (2Q: 02:14) Brandon Flowers scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Paul Talley and assisted by S Gene Moseley.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Rose and Moseley are blitzing.
3-11-IND42 (2Q: 02:00) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Wooden, assisted by DT Marshall Henson.
4-7-IND38 (2Q: 01:38) Antoine Wijaya attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie, Murray and Morlando are blitzing.
1-10-IND45 (2Q: 01:33) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND45 (2Q: 01:27) Peter Brinsfield pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR J.R. Leber. DT Clay Raymer blocked the pass.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stone is blitzing.
3-10-IND45 (2Q: 01:21) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Ronald Woodward drove right through Walter Maroney to hurry the quarterback.
4-10-IND45 (2Q: 01:14) Marco Baxter punted 44 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Ellis Lyle.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 01:05) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR William Bondy for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Harper.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU23 (2Q: 00:32) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Surcon is blitzing.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 00:03) Brandon Flowers pass completed to TE Wesley Walsh for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Walsh gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Antoine Wijaya kicked off 59 yards from the HOU30. Ricardo McClurken returned the ball 18 yards to the IND29. Tackled by William Bondy. Houston's William Bondy was hurt on the play.
Indianapolis: 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. Lemons and Morlando are blitzing.
1-10-IND29 (3Q: 14:26) Vince Sutter ran outside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Vernon Reno. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-IND19 (3Q: 14:13) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-IND25 (3Q: 13:40) Peter Brinsfield pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jermaine Burton. DT Tyrell Murack blocked the pass.
Indianapolis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-IND25 (3Q: 13:33) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. CB Fred Lemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-14-IND25 (3Q: 13:25) Marco Baxter punted 53 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 6 yards to the HOU28. Tackled by Marco Hodges.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Tinoisamoa, Bunkley and Newsome are blitzing.
1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 13:15) Brandon Flowers pass completed to FB Brian Devine for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody, assisted by CB Paul Talley. Devine gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-20-HOU18 (3Q: 13:09) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody, assisted by CB Paul Talley. Organ gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-15-HOU23 (3Q: 12:27) Brandon Flowers pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Wilkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-15-HOU23 (3Q: 12:22) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jerome Wilkins. DE Paul Singleton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-15-HOU23 (3Q: 12:15) Arnold Lavigne punted 34 yards. Ricardo McClurken called for a fair catch at the IND43.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Murray is blitzing.
1-10-IND43 (3Q: 12:04) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-IND46 (3Q: 11:26) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Aaron Giles for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by S Tom Taves. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU50 (3Q: 10:58) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-IND45 (3Q: 10:53) Peter Brinsfield pass was dropped by WR Craig O'Donnell.
4-8-IND45 (3Q: 10:45) Marco Baxter punted 50 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU05.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU05 (3Q: 10:38) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-12-HOU03 (3Q: 10:32) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Paul Singleton. Key block delivered by Nick Diaz. Diaz flattened Deion Urquiola to ensure the play's success.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU08 (3Q: 09:54) Jamal Rivers ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-HOU08 (3Q: 09:11) Brandon Flowers sacked by DE Paul Singleton for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Alvin Finley.
4-13-HOU02 (3Q: 08:28) Arnold Lavigne punted 51 yards. Ricardo McClurken returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU44. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND45 (3Q: 08:20) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Jermaine Burton for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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. Morlando is blitzing.
2-4-HOU49 (3Q: 07:34) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 29 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McClurken gained 12 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 07:06) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ernie Burton, assisted by DE Oscar Battle.
Indianapolis: Pro 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.
2-7-HOU17 (3Q: 06:21) Vince Sutter ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Bucky Bullock.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips 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. McKenzie and Godfrey are blitzing.
3-9-HOU19 (3Q: 05:39) Peter Brinsfield pass was dropped by WR Craig O'Donnell.
4-9-HOU19 (3Q: 05:33) Kevin Matthews attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Indianapolis 10
(3Q: 05:27) Kevin Matthews kicked off 72 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:27) Jamal Rivers ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (3Q: 05:04) Brandon Flowers pass completed to FB Brian Devine for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Paul Talley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU26 (3Q: 04:21) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley, assisted by OLB John Tinoisamoa.
4-6-HOU24 (3Q: 03:54) Arnold Lavigne punted 59 yards. Ricardo McClurken returned the kick 0 yards to the IND17. Tackled by Monty Klinghagen. Ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Horace Busby at the IND17.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. McKenzie and Morrison are blitzing.
1-10-IND17 (3Q: 03:43) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ellis Lyle. OLB Vernon Morrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-IND17 (3Q: 03:36) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by ILB Leo Murray.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Morlando is blitzing.
3-10-IND17 (3Q: 02:51) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jermaine Burton.
4-10-IND17 (3Q: 02:44) Marco Baxter punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU38.
Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU38 (3Q: 02:33) Brandon Flowers pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Earl Rader. DE Justin Janssen blocked the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-HOU38 (3Q: 02:23) Brandon Flowers pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Paul Talley.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU47 (3Q: 01:36) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ian Newsome, assisted by DT Horace Busby. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-HOU47 (3Q: 00:57) Arnold Lavigne punted 53 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lemons and Reeves are blitzing.
1-10-IND20 (3Q: 00:50) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. OLB Quinn McKenzie defended the pass.
Indianapolis: 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. Godfrey and Morlando are blitzing.
2-10-IND20 (3Q: 00:46) Peter Brinsfield scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie and assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
3-5-IND25 (3Q: 00:11) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jermaine Burton. DE Ernie Burton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-IND25 (3Q: 00:02) Marco Baxter punted 53 yards. Earl Rader returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Blaine Kirk.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 15:00) Jamal Rivers ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Justin Janssen, assisted by DT Carl Pierce.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU39 (4Q: 14:36) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bucky Organ. DT Marshall Henson hurried the quarterback into a bad 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 nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Qualizza is blitzing.
3-6-HOU39 (4Q: 14:27) Brandon Flowers pass completed to RB Jerame Englund for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon.
4-8-HOU37 (4Q: 13:47) Arnold Lavigne punted 42 yards. Ricardo McClurken returned the kick 2 yards to the IND23. Tackled by Nick Diaz.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Guthrie is blitzing.
1-10-IND23 (4Q: 13:36) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by S Harvey Reeves.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-IND29 (4Q: 12:57) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND38 (4Q: 12:34) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Harvey Reeves. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-IND41 (4Q: 12:02) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 3 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. Indianapolis's Walter Maroney was hurt on the play.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-4-IND44 (4Q: 11:32) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. O'Donnell gained 1 yard after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 11:05) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. S Burt Morlando defended the pass.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie, Murray and Reeves are blitzing.
2-10-HOU44 (4Q: 10:57) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. Gibson gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 10:26) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McKenzie and Canas are blitzing.
2-6-HOU25 (4Q: 10:03) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. S Tom Taves defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU25 (4Q: 09:56) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray.
4-1-HOU20 (4Q: 09:17) Kevin Matthews attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 13, Houston 10
(4Q: 09:12) Kevin Matthews kicked off 68 yards from the IND30. Jerome Wilkins returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Gene Moseley.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 08:46) Jamal Rivers ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Terry Harper, assisted by S Tony Brody.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU30 (4Q: 08:01) Brandon Flowers pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. DT Carl Pierce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into 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. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-9-HOU30 (4Q: 07:56) Brandon Flowers pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Terry Harper.
4-3-HOU36 (4Q: 07:21) Arnold Lavigne punted 42 yards. Ricardo McClurken returned the kick 0 yards to the IND22. Tackled by Tom Taves.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Murray is blitzing.
1-10-IND22 (4Q: 07:13) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-IND29 (4Q: 06:27) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by S Burt Morlando. Key block delivered by Henry Freeman.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND33 (4Q: 05:39) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Ronald Woodward defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND33 (4Q: 05:34) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Vince Sutter for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey. Sutter gained 20 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 04:46) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward, assisted by CB Trevor Canas. Key block delivered by Henry Freeman.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU40 (4Q: 04:02) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by S Harvey Reeves.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-HOU39 (4Q: 03:15) Ellis Lyle ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. Key block delivered by Monty Kratky.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Godfrey is blitzing.
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 02:30) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie, assisted by S Harvey Reeves. McClurken gained 1 yard after the catch.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU26 (4Q: 02:23) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison, assisted by DT Bucky Bullock.
(4Q: 02:23) Houston called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-HOU23 (4Q: 02:16) Vince Sutter ran around right end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward.
(4Q: 02:16) Houston called a time out.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-HOU20 (4Q: 02:04) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by S Tom Taves. Key block delivered by Lorenzo Knell.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU16 (4Q: 01:58) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 01:48) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brady Godfrey, assisted by DT Clay Raymer.
(4Q: 01:48) Houston called a time out.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-HOU05 (4Q: 01:38) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison, assisted by DT Bucky Bullock.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-HOU04 (4Q: 00:51) Peter Brinsfield dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
4-5-HOU05 (4Q: 00:03) Peter Brinsfield dropped to one knee for -1 yards. The ball goes over on downs.
Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 13, Houston Texans 10