| Played in Houston, TX, weather: 49 degrees, fair, calm. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Melvin Downs kicked off 72 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) Darnell Bates ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 14:51) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Giles. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 14:43) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Jeffrey Escamilla. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing. 2-12-HOU28 (1Q: 14:16) Darnell Bates ran a draw inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Durham. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-8-HOU32 (1Q: 13:38) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. OLB Ricardo Williamson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-8-HOU32 (1Q: 13:32) Darnell Briggs punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the IND18. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND18 (1Q: 13:23) James Chustz ran around left end for 12 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| Indianapolis: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND30 (1Q: 12:50) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by DE Rusty Ansara. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-IND31 (1Q: 12:26) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by S Marco Hardy. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-9-IND31 (1Q: 11:53) Cornelius Gillespie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Karl Boldin. DE Rusty Ansara blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-9-IND31 (1Q: 11:48) Johnnie Carlson punted 42 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 19 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 11:38) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ted Humphries. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Waugh is blitzing. 2-3-IND47 (1Q: 11:00) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin, assisted by CB Kenny Giles. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND44 (1Q: 10:15) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Ted Humphries. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-IND40 (1Q: 09:30) Ted Stephens pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell, assisted by OLB Ernie Howe. Siders gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Pro 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. Williamson is blitzing. 2-16-HOU50 (1Q: 09:21) Ted Stephens pass completed to TE Pete Siders for 5 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. |
| Houston: 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, expecting the pass. 2-26-HOU40 (1Q: 09:10) The Bullet Bates ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-16-HOU50 (1Q: 08:45) Ted Stephens pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Griffin Barton. DT Earl Kormelink blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-16-HOU50 (1Q: 08:37) Darnell Briggs punted 39 yards. Ivan Weir called for a fair catch at the IND11. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND11 (1Q: 08:30) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-IND12 (1Q: 08:05) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-IND12 (1Q: 07:33) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 1-10-IND21 (1Q: 07:06) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez. Chustz made a great move on Bryce Bullock. Key block delivered by Kevin Mazrui. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-IND26 (1Q: 06:38) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Lorenzo Walton. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-3-IND28 (1Q: 06:02) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to RB James Chustz for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-IND31 (1Q: 05:29) Ken Roberson ran around the left tackle for 23 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 04:54) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin. |
| Indianapolis: Pro 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. 2-1-HOU37 (1Q: 04:23) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by DT Fletch Fletcher. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 03:43) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. DE Serious Sam Back hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back 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. 2-10-HOU33 (1Q: 03:36) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. ILB Floyd Juarez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-10-HOU33 (1Q: 03:32) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by CB Lamar Timpson. Boldin gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-9-HOU32 (1Q: 03:25) Melvin Downs attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 3, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 03:19) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 03:19) Ted Stephens pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for 3 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Stadtmauer gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-HOU23 (1Q: 02:33) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by CB Kenneth Giles. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 3-11-HOU19 (1Q: 02:05) Ted Stephens sacked by OLB Bruce Diaz and DE Tyrus Beyer for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Cole Bennett. |
| 4-18-HOU12 (1Q: 01:30) Darnell Briggs punted 42 yards. Ivan Weir returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Marco Hardy. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU46 (1Q: 01:22) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
| 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, expecting the pass. 1-15-IND49 (1Q: 01:12) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU46 (1Q: 00:37) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DT Eric Sarfaty. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 3-2-HOU38 (1Q: 00:04) Ken Roberson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-3-HOU39 (2Q: 15:00) Johnnie Carlson punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 14:53) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around left end for 29 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU49 (2Q: 14:21) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Luke Prior, assisted by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Bernie Flowers. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-IND46 (2Q: 13:57) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Brenden Johnson, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-IND47 (2Q: 13:26) Ted Stephens pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU49 (2Q: 13:00) Darnell Briggs punted 51 yards. Touchback. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND20 (2Q: 12:55) James Chustz ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Fletch Fletcher, assisted by CB Emmanuel Makovicka. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-IND24 (2Q: 12:10) James Chustz ran a draw inside the left guard for 13 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by OLB Phillip Burgraff. Key block delivered by Caiden Poulsen. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND37 (2Q: 11:44) James Chustz ran around right end for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Ellis Tornberg. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND48 (2Q: 10:59) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by DE Sammie Back. Key block delivered by Kevin Mazrui. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU45 (2Q: 10:35) Cornelius Gillespie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-HOU45 (2Q: 10:29) Ken Roberson ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by S Harold Mason. |
| 4-2-HOU44 (2Q: 10:05) Johnnie Carlson punted 41 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU03. |
| Houston: 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. 1-10-HOU03 (2Q: 09:57) Darnell Bates ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson, assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-HOU03 (2Q: 09:35) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas, assisted by ILB Hunter Waugh. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU07 (2Q: 08:55) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by WR Gino Holliday. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-6-HOU07 (2Q: 08:48) Darnell Briggs punted 55 yards. Ivan Weir returned the kick 10 yards to the IND48. Tackled by Alan Cutler. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-IND48 (2Q: 08:40) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Lamar Timpson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Strong 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. 1-10-HOU41 (2Q: 08:06) PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for a False Start. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-15-HOU46 (2Q: 07:57) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Karl Boldin for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. Boldin gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU34 (2Q: 07:23) James Chustz ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by OLB Lorenzo Walton. Key block delivered by Ellis Tornberg. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU28 (2Q: 06:58) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-HOU25 (2Q: 06:18) James Chustz ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy, assisted by ILB Floyd Juarez. Key block delivered by Sedrick Shepherd. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 05:49) James Chustz ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez, assisted by DT Wendell Fletcher. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU17 (2Q: 05:06) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to RB Ken Roberson for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: 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. Burgraff is blitzing. 3-10-HOU18 (2Q: 04:42) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Chustz. DT Eric Sarfaty drove right through Sedrick Shepherd to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU18 (2Q: 04:35) Melvin Downs attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 6, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 04:28) Melvin Downs kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. Indianapolis's Melvin Downs was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 04:28) Ted Stephens pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson. Davis gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Humphries is blitzing. 2-5-HOU25 (2Q: 04:00) The Bullet Bates ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by DE Tyrus Beyer. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 3-6-HOU24 (2Q: 03:34) Ted Stephens sacked by OLB Ricardo Williamson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Corwin Hicks. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND Jessie Canas on the HOU18. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 03:22) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Edgar Adams. DT Barry Kamin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 2-10-HOU18 (2Q: 03:15) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for RB James Chustz. CB Emmanuel Makovicka defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: 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. 3-10-HOU18 (2Q: 03:05) Cornelius Gillespie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU18 (2Q: 02:58) Melvin Downs attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 9, Houston 0 |
| (2Q: 02:50) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 02:50) Ted Stephens pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. |
| Houston: I 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. 2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 02:44) Darnell Bates ran inside the left guard for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Ricardo Williamson, assisted by ILB Barry Austin. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-HOU27 (2Q: 02:19) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe, assisted by OLB Bruce Diaz. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 02:00) Ted Stephens pass was intended for TE Pete Siders and was intercepted by OLB Ricardo Williamson at the HOU45. Tackled by Pete Siders. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 01:52) Cornhole Gillespie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Grant Washington. DE Sammie Back blocked the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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. 2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 01:42) Cornhole Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. S Marco Hardy defended the pass. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back 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. 3-10-HOU45 (2Q: 01:35) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Grant Washington. CB Lamar Timpson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU45 (2Q: 01:27) Johnnie Carlson punted 43 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 9 yards to the HOU11. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU11 (2Q: 01:20) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: 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. Diaz is blitzing. 1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 00:54) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by TE Griffin Barton. PENALTY: Indianapolis was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-5-HOU27 (2Q: 00:54) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Diaz is blitzing. 1-10-HOU35 (2Q: 00:37) The Bullet Bates ran inside the right guard for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:27) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. OLB Ricardo Williamson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 2-10-HOU47 (2Q: 00:19) Ted Stephens pass was intended for TE Griffin Barton and was intercepted by CB Tyrone Russell at the IND19. The interception was returned 12 yards. Tackled by Darnell Bates. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-IND31 (2Q: 00:08) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 71 yards from the HOU35. Touchback. |
| 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. 1-10-IND20 (3Q: 15:00) James Chustz ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB AFC North Begay. |
| 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-IND20 (3Q: 14:15) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. Lincoln gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND32 (3Q: 13:38) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by DT Barry Kamin. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-IND34 (3Q: 13:13) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-IND30 (3Q: 12:37) Cornhole Gillespie scrambled for -2 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| 4-14-IND28 (3Q: 12:12) Johnnie Carlson punted 49 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 1 yard to the HOU24. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 12:02) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas. Key block delivered by Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-4-HOU30 (3Q: 11:19) Ted Stephens pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-4-HOU30 (3Q: 11:12) Ted Stephens pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Barry Austin. Davis gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 10:43) Darnell Bates ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by OLB Ted Humphries. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 2-6-HOU41 (3Q: 10:05) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. CB Kenneth Giles defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-6-HOU41 (3Q: 09:57) Ted Stephens pass completed to TE Griffin Barton for 7 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. Barton gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 1-10-HOU48 (3Q: 09:27) Ted Stephens scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Tyrone Russell and assisted by S Cornelius Montanez. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-IND45 (3Q: 08:52) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE O.J. Sampras. DE Luke Prior drove right through Arnie Reed to hurry the quarterback. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-IND45 (3Q: 08:42) Ted Stephens pass completed to RB The Bullet Bates for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Bruce Diaz. Bates gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-IND35 (3Q: 08:15) Ted Stephens scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Johnny Durham. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing. 2-3-IND28 (3Q: 07:41) Ted Stephens pass was intended for TE Griffin Barton and was intercepted by CB Tyrone Russell at the IND02. Tackled by Griffin Barton. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND02 (3Q: 07:29) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-6-IND06 (3Q: 07:04) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Harold Mason, assisted by DE Sammie Back. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-5-IND07 (3Q: 06:30) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Clay Lincoln for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. 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. 1-10-IND17 (3Q: 05:55) Cornelius Gillespie pass was dropped by TE Pat Collier. |
| 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. 2-10-IND17 (3Q: 05:48) James Chustz ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Winston Bensen, assisted by CB Wendell Begay. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, 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. 3-10-IND17 (3Q: 05:19) Cornhole Gillespie pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Karl Boldin. DE Scott Meier blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-IND17 (3Q: 05:09) Johnnie Carlson punted 50 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 33 yards to the IND34. Tackled by James Chustz. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Diaz is blitzing. 1-10-IND34 (3Q: 05:02) Ted Stephens scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by S Larry Walters. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Austin is blitzing. 1-10-IND21 (3Q: 04:29) Ted Stephens pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jessie Canas, assisted by CB Tyrone Russell. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-IND21 (3Q: 04:03) Darnell Bates ran inside the right tackle for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Earl Kormelink, assisted by S Larry Walters. Key block delivered by Cole Bennett. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 1-9-IND09 (3Q: 03:27) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by TE Griffin Barton. |
| Houston: I 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. 2-9-IND09 (3Q: 03:20) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. OLB Bruce Diaz defended the pass. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-IND09 (3Q: 03:14) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. S Cornelius Montanez defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-9-IND09 (3Q: 03:07) Darrin Borders attempted a 26 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 9, Houston 3 |
| (3Q: 03:00) Morris Hurnblad kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. James Chustz returned the ball 23 yards to the IND15. Tackled by Gino Holliday. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND15 (3Q: 02:38) Ken Roberson ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy. Key block delivered by Edgar Adams. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-IND20 (3Q: 02:08) James Chustz ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Marco Hardy, assisted by DT Wendell Fletcher. |
| 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 pass. 3-5-IND20 (3Q: 01:27) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to RB James Chustz for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Floyd Juarez. Chustz gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-1-IND24 (3Q: 00:41) Johnnie Carlson punted 43 yards. Derrick Seaman returned the kick 3 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Glenn Engelberger. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 00:30) The Bullet Bates ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Ernie Howe. Key block delivered by Kent Niechniedowicz. Houston's Darnell Bates was hurt on the play. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Houston: Strong 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. Williamson is blitzing. 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 15:00) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around right end for 23 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez. The ball was fumbled and recovered by IND CB Kenneth Giles to the IND31. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND31 (4Q: 14:48) Cornelius Gillespie pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claymore Lincoln. DE Sammie Back simply tossed Kevin Mazrui aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND31 (4Q: 14:42) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 11 yards. Tackled by CB AFC North Begay. Poulsen gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND42 (4Q: 14:10) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-IND42 (4Q: 13:35) Ken Roberson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Mace Mason, assisted by DE Xavier Terry. |
| 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. 3-8-IND44 (4Q: 13:11) Cornhole Gillespie pass completed to WR Grant Washington for 35 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Washington gained 27 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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-HOU21 (4Q: 12:26) Cornhole Gillespie pass was dropped by WR Grant Washington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU21 (4Q: 12:22) Ken Roberson ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by DE Rusty Ansara. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-HOU19 (4Q: 11:51) Cornhole Gillespie pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Karl Boldin. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-8-HOU19 (4Q: 11:43) Melvin Downs attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 12, Houston 3 |
| (4Q: 11:35) Melvin Downs kicked off 71 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 11:35) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by ILB Hunter Waugh. Houston's Earnest Stadtmauer was hurt on the play. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 2-13-HOU17 (4Q: 10:57) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. CB Tyrone Russell defended the pass. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 3-13-HOU17 (4Q: 10:52) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Griffin Barton. OLB Ricardo Williamson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-13-HOU17 (4Q: 10:39) Darnell Briggs punted 54 yards. Ivan Weir returned the kick 5 yards to the IND34. Tackled by O.J. Sampras. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-IND34 (4Q: 10:30) Ken Roberson ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Back. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-11-IND33 (4Q: 10:00) Ken Roberson ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Eric Sarfaty. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-IND34 (4Q: 09:38) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Wendell Begay. Poulsen gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Strong 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. 1-10-HOU49 (4Q: 09:06) James Chustz ran around left end for 22 yards. Tackled by S Harold Mason. Key block delivered by Cris Scott. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 08:34) James Chustz ran a draw inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-9-HOU26 (4Q: 08:01) James Chustz ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff, assisted by DT Wendell Fletcher. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-HOU26 (4Q: 07:21) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to WR Claymore Lincoln for 15 yards. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher. Lincoln gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Indianapolis: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU11 (4Q: 06:36) Ken Roberson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Norman Nixon, assisted by DT Fletch Fletcher. |
| Indianapolis: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burgraff is blitzing. 2-9-HOU10 (4Q: 05:52) James Chustz ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Xavier Terry, assisted by OLB Phillip Burgraff. |
| Indianapolis: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-7-HOU08 (4Q: 05:07) James Chustz ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by DE Sammie Back. |
| 4-11-HOU12 (4Q: 04:20) Melvin Downs attempted a 29 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 15, Houston 3 |
| (4Q: 04:13) Melvin Downs kicked off 73 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Howe is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:13) Trevor Davis ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Cornelius Montanez, assisted by ILB Hunter Waugh. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 03:49) Ted Stephens pass was intended for TE Griffin Barton and was intercepted by S Larry Walters at the IND48. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Griffin Barton. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 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. Burgraff is blitzing. 1-10-HOU39 (4Q: 03:36) James Chustz ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Scott Meier, assisted by S Marco Hardy. |
| 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. Juarez is blitzing. 2-7-HOU36 (4Q: 02:53) James Chustz ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Emmanuel Makovicka. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 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. Burgraff, Juarez and Mason are blitzing. 3-8-HOU37 (4Q: 02:42) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff is blitzing. 3-3-HOU32 (4Q: 02:42) Ken Roberson ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Phillip Burgraff. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-3-HOU32 (4Q: 02:30) Melvin Downs attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Indianapolis 18, Houston 3 |
| (4Q: 02:23) Melvin Downs kicked off 74 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Williamson is blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:23) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derrick Seaman. CB Tyrone Russell knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:15) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by TE Griffin Barton. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Montanez is blitzing. 3-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:08) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Derrick Seaman. CB Tyrone Russell simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-10-HOU20 (4Q: 02:00) Ted Stephens pass was dropped by TE Griffin Barton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Indianapolis: Weak 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. Burgraff, Juarez and Walton are blitzing. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:54) James Chustz ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Wendell Fletcher, assisted by CB Lamar Timpson. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Indianapolis: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Burgraff and Mason are blitzing. 2-9-HOU19 (4Q: 01:45) James Chustz ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Barry Kamin, assisted by S Harold Mason. |
| Indianapolis: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Burgraff is blitzing. 3-9-HOU19 (4Q: 01:02) Cornelius Gillespie pass completed to TE Caiden Poulsen for 19 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Poulsen gained 13 yards after the catch. Indianapolis 24, Houston 3 |
| (4Q: 01:02) Extra point by Melvin Downs was good. Indianapolis 25, Houston 3 |
| (4Q: 00:56) Melvin Downs kicked off 69 yards from the IND35. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 00:56) Ted Stephens pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 36 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. Davis gained 36 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-IND44 (4Q: 00:28) Ted Stephens pass completed to WR Derrick Seaman for 13 yards. Tackled by S Corwin Hicks. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-IND31 (4Q: 00:06) Ted Stephens pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Pete Siders. DE Luke Prior hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Final Score: Indianapolis Colts 25, Houston Texans 3 |