Week 1, 2025

Played in Indianapolis, IN, weather: 68 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kendrick Witt kicked off 60 yards from the IND30. Bucky Organ returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Tony Brody.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 14:34) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnny Terry, assisted by S Tony Brody. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-HOU40 (1Q: 13:56) Brad Barnett ran a draw inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by ILB Earl Ferro.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa, Qualizza and Surcon are blitzing.
3-6-HOU39 (1Q: 13:26) Heath Brodie sacked by OLB John Tinoisamoa for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Raymond Takemura.
4-13-HOU32 (1Q: 12:42) Richie Lake punted 58 yards. Stan Wilkens returned the kick 7 yards to the IND17. Tackled by Raymond Wilcox.
Indianapolis: Single-Back 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-IND17 (1Q: 12:32) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. DT Clay Raymer simply tossed Vernon Reno aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND17 (1Q: 12:19) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle. Key block delivered by Isaac Herzog.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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. Murray is blitzing.
1-10-IND31 (1Q: 11:39) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by S Jumbo Hines.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-13-IND28 (1Q: 10:56) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-IND35 (1Q: 10:14) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. O'Donnell gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-IND49 (1Q: 09:45) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Winfred Parrott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU44 (1Q: 09:00) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for FB Blaine Kirk. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Contact.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-HOU39 (1Q: 08:56) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 4 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-HOU35 (1Q: 08:13) Peter Brinsfield pass was dropped by WR J.R. Leber.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU35 (1Q: 08:04) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-HOU30 (1Q: 07:29) Kendrick Witt attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 3, Houston 0
(1Q: 07:21) Kendrick Witt kicked off 74 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 07:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnny Terry, assisted by CB Stan Surcon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rader gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 06:41) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 2 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Wooden. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-HOU33 (1Q: 06:02) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Barnett gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 05:27) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND49 (1Q: 04:57) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 17 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody. Snyder gained 7 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND32 (1Q: 04:25) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Justin Janssen. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-IND24 (1Q: 03:49) Joey Crawford ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Gene Moseley. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND18 (1Q: 03:15) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND18 (1Q: 03:11) Brad Barnett ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Ferro, assisted by DE Joey Medrano.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-8-IND16 (1Q: 02:43) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR William Bondy for 13 yards. Tackled by S Ethan Wooden, assisted by CB Julio Watkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-3-IND03 (1Q: 02:11) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnny Terry, assisted by ILB Earl Ferro.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-1-IND01 (1Q: 01:33) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-6-IND06 (1Q: 01:27) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brad Barnett. DT Carl Pierce hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong 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.
3-6-IND06 (1Q: 01:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 0 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-IND06 (1Q: 00:55) Justin Chasser attempted a 23 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 3, Houston 3
(1Q: 00:47) Justin Chasser kicked off 76 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND20 (1Q: 00:47) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
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. McKenzie, Murray and Lemons are blitzing.
2-9-IND21 (1Q: 00:16) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 79 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! McClurken gained 62 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 9, Houston 3
(1Q: 00:16) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 10, Houston 3
Start of second quarter.
(2Q: 15:00) Kendrick Witt kicked off 55 yards from the IND30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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. Tinoisamoa and Qualizza are blitzing.
1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 14:34) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 3 yards. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-HOU38 (2Q: 13:55) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Derrick Vaughn.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 13:17) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Johnny Terry. Rader gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-1-IND39 (2Q: 12:39) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND35 (2Q: 11:57) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-IND40 (2Q: 11:52) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Earl Ferro. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-IND38 (2Q: 11:25) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR William Bondy.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
3-13-IND38 (2Q: 11:19) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR William Bondy for 1 yard. Tackled by S Stan Wilkens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-IND37 (2Q: 10:50) Richie Lake punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND20 (2Q: 10:44) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Ronald Woodward. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND37 (2Q: 10:37) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Gary Fields. OLB Quinn McKenzie defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-IND37 (2Q: 10:31) Peter Brinsfield pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Marco Hodges. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-10-IND37 (2Q: 10:21) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 19 yards. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU44 (2Q: 09:36) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-HOU31 (2Q: 09:05) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer.
Indianapolis: Single-Back 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.
2-8-HOU29 (2Q: 08:38) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: 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.
3-5-HOU26 (2Q: 07:52) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie. 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 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 07:21) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 20 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hodges gained 11 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Indianapolis 16, Houston 3
(2Q: 07:21) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 17, Houston 3
(2Q: 07:07) Kendrick Witt kicked off 62 yards from the IND30. Bucky Organ returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Earl Ferro.
Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU23 (2Q: 06:40) Heath Brodie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
2-10-HOU23 (2Q: 06:35) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Key block delivered by Arnold Crews.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 05:50) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 27 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Tony Brody. Rader gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND32 (2Q: 05:29) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Alex McDaniel hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-10-IND32 (2Q: 05:21) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR William Bondy for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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.
3-3-IND25 (2Q: 05:05) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-IND23 (2Q: 04:43) Justin Chasser attempted a 40 yard field goal and missed wide to the left.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND30 (2Q: 04:36) Ellis Lyle ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. PENALTY: Houston was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morrison is blitzing.
1-5-IND35 (2Q: 04:27) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Gary Fields for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee.
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. Canas is blitzing.
1-10-IND48 (2Q: 03:47) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Toby Castanie for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee, assisted by CB Fred Lemons. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Perkins is blitzing.
2-4-HOU46 (2Q: 03:27) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle, assisted by S Jerald Perkins. Key block delivered by Marco Hodges. Hodges flattened Fred Lemons to ensure the play's success.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 03:07) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Vince Sutter for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-HOU35 (2Q: 02:48) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Oscar Battle.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Barber is blitzing.
3-2-HOU30 (2Q: 02:32) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison. Key block delivered by Sammy Meier.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
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, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 02:00) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. CB Trevor Canas defended the pass.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU28 (2Q: 01:52) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Raymond Wilcox. DE Warren Lynn knocked down Isaac Herzog to break up the play.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU27 (2Q: 01:33) Peter Brinsfield pass was dropped by WR Ricardo McClurken. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Barber is blitzing.
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 01:27) Vince Sutter ran inside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Vernon Morrison.
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 man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-HOU24 (2Q: 01:06) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Junior Gibson for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray. Gibson gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hines is blitzing.
3-5-HOU17 (2Q: 00:48) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. O'Donnell gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Blaine Kirk on the HOU06.
(2Q: 00:48) Indianapolis called a time out.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 00:36) Ellis Lyle ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
(2Q: 00:36) Indianapolis called a time out.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU05 (2Q: 00:29) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 23, Houston 3
(2Q: 00:29) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 24, Houston 3
(2Q: 00:21) Kendrick Witt kicked off 60 yards from the IND30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Blaine Kirk.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 00:12) Heath Brodie dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Justin Chasser kicked off 68 yards from the HOU30. Leonard Sherrill returned the ball 30 yards to the IND32. Tackled by Lenny Walton. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND12 (3Q: 14:41) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Houston's Quinn McKenzie was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-IND12 (3Q: 14:32) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Morrison is blitzing.
3-9-IND13 (3Q: 13:59) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Trevor Canas. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. McClurken gained 4 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-IND30 (3Q: 13:19) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to RB Vince Sutter for 7 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
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.
2-3-IND37 (3Q: 12:37) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to FB Blaine Kirk for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Quinn McKenzie.
Indianapolis: Strong 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-IND38 (3Q: 11:54) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber. Hodges gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 11:10) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Indianapolis: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU48 (3Q: 11:01) Peter Brinsfield pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ricardo McClurken. DE Oscar Battle blocked 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.
3-10-HOU48 (3Q: 10:57) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. McClurken gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McKenzie is blitzing.
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 10:51) Vince Sutter ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Warren Lynn, assisted by DT Gabe Oliver.
Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
2-9-HOU31 (3Q: 10:30) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. DE Oscar Battle hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-HOU31 (3Q: 10:21) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Craig O'Donnell. CB Fred Lemons defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-9-HOU31 (3Q: 10:14) Kendrick Witt attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 27, Houston 3
(3Q: 10:08) Kendrick Witt kicked off 73 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 10:08) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Rader gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU39 (3Q: 09:25) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Carl Pierce for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Arnold Crews. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Justin Janssen on the HOU32.
Indianapolis: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 09:11) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Ricardo McClurken for 23 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando. McClurken gained 2 yards after the catch.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-HOU09 (3Q: 08:34) Ellis Lyle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Dean Barber.
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 run.
2-6-HOU06 (3Q: 07:57) Ellis Lyle ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Clay Raymer, assisted by DE Ronald Woodward.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-HOU03 (3Q: 07:30) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-HOU08 (3Q: 07:26) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 33, Houston 3
(3Q: 07:26) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 34, Houston 3
(3Q: 07:20) Kendrick Witt kicked off 57 yards from the IND30. J.J. Donovan returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Junior Gibson.
Houston: 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-HOU31 (3Q: 06:59) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by DE Justin Janssen.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-HOU32 (3Q: 06:22) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Earl Rader. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU32 (3Q: 06:16) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 05:31) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa and Surcon are blitzing.
2-5-IND49 (3Q: 04:48) Brad Barnett ran inside the left guard for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Lance Price. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa, Ferro and Wooden are blitzing.
1-10-IND33 (3Q: 04:02) Heath Brodie pass completed to FB Joey Crawford for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Crawford gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-IND18 (3Q: 03:33) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Joey Medrano.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-IND17 (3Q: 03:04) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Leonard Sherrill.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-IND17 (3Q: 02:37) Heath Brodie pass was intended for WR Earl Rader and was intercepted by CB Stan Surcon at the IND01. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Jerame Englund.
Indianapolis: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-IND06 (3Q: 02:26) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray, assisted by OLB Vernon Morrison.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-11-IND05 (3Q: 01:44) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide 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. Lee is blitzing.
3-9-IND07 (3Q: 01:15) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to WR Craig O'Donnell for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Lemons. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-IND12 (3Q: 00:28) Marco Baxter punted 41 yards. J.J. Donovan returned the kick 3 yards to the IND50. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 00:19) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp. Barnett gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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-IND40 (4Q: 15:00) Heath Brodie pass was dropped by WR Bucky Organ. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND40 (4Q: 14:54) Heath Brodie sacked by DT Horace Busby for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ernest Occean.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-IND47 (4Q: 14:17) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Derrick Vaughn for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-IND37 (4Q: 13:40) Richie Lake punted 37 yards. Touchback.
Indianapolis: I 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.
1-10-IND20 (4Q: 13:33) Vince Sutter ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-IND22 (4Q: 13:05) Peter Brinsfield pass completed to TE Marco Hodges for 56 yards. Tackled by OLB Lewis Lee. Hodges gained 43 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, 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-HOU22 (4Q: 12:22) Vince Sutter ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Leo Murray.
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.
2-8-HOU20 (4Q: 11:48) Vince Sutter ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Jumbo Hines, assisted by DT Wendell Giefeke.
Indianapolis: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Morrison, Canas and Morlando are blitzing.
3-7-HOU19 (4Q: 11:13) Peter Brinsfield pass was dropped by WR Ricardo McClurken. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-17-HOU29 (4Q: 11:08) Peter Brinsfield pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Junior Gibson. OLB Lewis Lee defended the pass.
4-17-HOU29 (4Q: 10:58) Kendrick Witt attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 37, Houston 3
(4Q: 10:51) Kendrick Witt kicked off 77 yards from the IND30. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 10:51) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-15-HOU15 (4Q: 10:43) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Snyder gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back 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. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-6-HOU24 (4Q: 10:20) Brad Barnett ran around the left tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Key block delivered by Ernest Occean.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 09:38) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by DE Justin Janssen. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa and Wilkens are blitzing.
1-10-IND40 (4Q: 09:06) Brad Barnett ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Julio Watkins. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-20-IND50 (4Q: 08:57) Brad Barnett ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 17 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody, assisted by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. Takemura ran over Horace Busby to set up the play.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-3-IND33 (4Q: 08:12) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Kurt Snyder. DE Julio Ferrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-IND33 (4Q: 08:05) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Kurt Snyder for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Stan Surcon. Snyder gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: 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-IND18 (4Q: 07:20) Heath Brodie pass completed to RB Brad Barnett for 18 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Indianapolis 37, Houston 9
(4Q: 07:20) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Indianapolis 37, Houston 10
(4Q: 07:09) Justin Chasser kicked off from the HOU30. IND Julio Watkins recovered the kick.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide 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. Lee is blitzing.
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 07:01) Vince Sutter ran around right end for 41 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Vernon Reno. Indianapolis 43, Houston 10
(4Q: 07:01) Extra point by Kendrick Witt was good. Indianapolis 44, Houston 10
(4Q: 06:40) Kendrick Witt kicked off 56 yards from the IND30. Bucky Organ returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Ethan Wooden.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (4Q: 06:13) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Bucky Organ for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa. Organ gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND44 (4Q: 05:42) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Julio Ferrett, assisted by ILB Earl Ferro. Key block delivered by Josh Buckner.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Tinoisamoa is blitzing.
2-5-IND39 (4Q: 05:19) Brad Barnett ran a trap outside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Mel Qualizza. Key block delivered by Joey Crawford.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND26 (4Q: 04:34) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Derrick Vaughn. DE Julio Ferrett drove right through Max Pullen to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-IND26 (4Q: 04:26) Heath Brodie pass completed to TE Kelly Madera for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB John Tinoisamoa, assisted by S Stan Wilkens. Madera gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-9-IND09 (4Q: 03:47) Heath Brodie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Earl Rader. OLB John Tinoisamoa defended the pass.
Houston: 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.
2-9-IND09 (4Q: 03:43) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR William Bondy for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Leonard Sherrill. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-IND01 (4Q: 03:36) Brad Barnett ran inside the right guard for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Alfred Streepy. Indianapolis 44, Houston 16
(4Q: 03:36) Extra point by Justin Chasser was good. Indianapolis 44, Houston 17
(4Q: 03:29) Justin Chasser kicked off from the HOU30. IND Fred Carlson recovered the kick.
Indianapolis: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 03:23) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Burt Morlando, assisted by OLB Lewis Lee.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU37 (4Q: 02:39) Vince Sutter ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tyrell Murack.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lee is blitzing.
3-5-HOU36 (4Q: 02:00) Ellis Lyle ran a trap outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Giefeke.
4-3-HOU34 (4Q: 01:16) Kendrick Witt attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU41 (4Q: 01:09) Brad Barnett ran a draw inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Bo Kemp. Key block delivered by Raymond Takemura. Takemura flattened Horace Busby to ensure the play's success.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-HOU48 (4Q: 00:28) Heath Brodie pass completed to WR Earl Rader for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tony Brody, assisted by ILB Mel Qualizza.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-IND48 (4Q: 00:05) Brad Barnett ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Carl Pierce, assisted by S Ethan Wooden.
Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 44, Houston Texans 17