Exhibition Week 3, 2040

Played in San Francisco, CA, weather: 60 degrees, fair, calm.
San Francisco won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Wendell Thayer kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback.
San Francisco: 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 pass.
1-10-SFO20 (1Q: 15:00) Eric Tiffee pass completed to RB Junior Boothe for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SFO23 (1Q: 14:37) Eric Tiffee pass was intended for WR Jim Meche and was intercepted by ILB Tyrone Clements at the SFO42. Tackled by Jim Meche. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO42 (1Q: 14:24) Rico Fields pass completed to WR Vernon Keith for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Fox.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-SFO36 (1Q: 13:53) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Oliver Jefferson. DT Leslie Morrison hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
3-4-SFO36 (1Q: 13:49) Rusty Clancy ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Morrison. Key block delivered by Cole Bell.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
1-10-SFO26 (1Q: 13:10) Rico Fields pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Butch Fox. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-SFO22 (1Q: 12:25) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Woods. DE Arnie Walters drove right through Justin Swift to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: 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. Walters is blitzing.
3-6-SFO22 (1Q: 12:21) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to TE David Mills for 0 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason, assisted by S Ricardo Andres. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-SFO22 (1Q: 11:37) Wendell Thayer attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, San Francisco 0
(1Q: 11:30) Wendell Thayer kicked off 47 yards from the PIT35. Kelly Bertolone returned the ball 27 yards to the SFO45. Tackled by Kim Barton.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO45 (1Q: 11:11) Eric Tiffee pass completed to TE Monty Chernetsky for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight, assisted by ILB Tyrone Clements.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-SFO44 (1Q: 10:43) Eric Tiffee pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 3 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Boone. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-SFO47 (1Q: 10:22) Eric Tiffee pass was dropped by WR Bryson Rivers. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-SFO47 (1Q: 10:12) Tyrone Gillespie punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT07.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT07 (1Q: 10:05) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Patrick Walters, assisted by OLB Kim McElroy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-PIT06 (1Q: 09:21) Gabe Mulcahy ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McElroy is blitzing.
3-10-PIT07 (1Q: 08:50) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to WR Randal Woods for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Roderick Rhodes. Woods gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Bishop is blitzing.
1-10-PIT22 (1Q: 08:24) Rico Fields pass completed to WR Randal Woods for 3 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
2-7-PIT25 (1Q: 07:39) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to WR Vernon Keith for 21 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keith gained 15 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-17-PIT15 (1Q: 07:24) Uncle Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Woods. DE Arnie Walters hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Nastasi is blitzing.
3-17-PIT15 (1Q: 07:17) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to TE David Mills for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Fox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-PIT26 (1Q: 06:42) Marcus Whiting punted 30 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the SFO44.
San Francisco: Strong 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-SFO44 (1Q: 06:34) Eric Tiffee pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jim Meche. DE Hunter Clayton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO44 (1Q: 06:27) Kelly Bertolone ran a trap outside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-SFO48 (1Q: 05:59) Eric Tiffee pass completed to WR Jim Meche for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer, assisted by S Willie Wainright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 05:21) Eric Tiffee pass completed to WR Leslie Rice for 24 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. Rice gained 13 yards after the catch.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Knight, Clements and Wainright are blitzing.
1-9-PIT09 (1Q: 04:41) Eric Tiffee pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Lenny Calderon. OLB Everett Knight hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Clements, Briggs and Reinhard are blitzing.
1-5-PIT05 (1Q: 04:37) Kelly Bertolone ran around the left tackle for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lamont Walek. San Francisco 6, Pittsburgh 3
(1Q: 04:37) Extra point by Howard Cesario was good. San Francisco 7, Pittsburgh 3
(1Q: 04:29) Howard Cesario kicked off 74 yards from the SFO35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 04:29) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. DE Hardy Adderly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT20 (1Q: 04:25) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Donte Nemeth. CB Kent Lapalme defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-PIT20 (1Q: 04:21) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Keith. DE Arnie Walters hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-10-PIT20 (1Q: 04:11) Marcus Whiting punted 51 yards. Roderick Rhodes returned the kick 15 yards to the SFO44. Tackled by Tucker Cramer.
San Francisco: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO44 (1Q: 04:03) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright, assisted by DT Dave Donovan.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-SFO40 (1Q: 03:40) Junior Boothe ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Azzoo, assisted by DT Dave Donovan.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-SFO43 (1Q: 03:11) Eric Tiffee pass completed to WR Bryson Rivers for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer, assisted by CB Kaden Lyon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-PIT47 (1Q: 02:28) Tyrone Gillespie punted 47 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 02:21) Rico Fields pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 26 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Olmstead. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lesky gained 19 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 01:50) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT David Mills on the PIT45.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
2-11-PIT45 (1Q: 01:20) Rusty Clancy ran inside the right guard for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Patrick Walters, assisted by S Melvin Thomason. Key block delivered by Kody James.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-SFO47 (1Q: 00:43) Uncle Rico Fields pass completed to FB Kody James for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Fox.
4-4-SFO48 (1Q: 00:20) Marcus Whiting punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the SFO03.
San Francisco: I 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-SFO03 (1Q: 00:11) Eric Tiffee pass completed to TE Monty Chernetsky for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-SFO08 (2Q: 15:00) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ed Rhinehart, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs. Bertolone made a great move on Francisco Reinhard. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO16 (2Q: 14:18) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Josue Scioli. Key block delivered by Benjamin Donaldson.
San Francisco: 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.
1-10-SFO31 (2Q: 13:55) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright. Key block delivered by Don Edwards.
San Francisco: I 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.
2-2-SFO39 (2Q: 13:10) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer. Key block delivered by Elijah Howe.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO45 (2Q: 12:44) Troy Thao sacked by DE Ed Rhinehart for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Lorenzo Norgard.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-SFO43 (2Q: 12:02) Troy Thao pass was dropped by WR Bryson Rivers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-SFO43 (2Q: 11:53) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Jim Meche for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Lyon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-SFO45 (2Q: 11:26) Tyrone Gillespie punted 46 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 9 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Benjamin Donaldson.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 11:16) Uncle Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Woods. S Ricardo Andres defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
2-10-PIT18 (2Q: 11:08) Rico Fields pass completed to WR Randal Woods for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Hardy Adderly. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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.
2-19-PIT09 (2Q: 11:00) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rusty Clancy. OLB Pete Nastasi defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-PIT09 (2Q: 10:55) Rico Fields pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Vernon Keith. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-19-PIT09 (2Q: 10:48) Marcus Whiting punted 35 yards. Roderick Rhodes called for a fair catch at the PIT44.
San Francisco: 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.
1-10-PIT44 (2Q: 10:37) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer. Key block delivered by Don Edwards.
San Francisco: Strong 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-PIT39 (2Q: 10:06) Troy Thao kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Kaden Lyon, assisted by CB Tucker Cramer. Key block delivered by Barry Hamilton.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 09:29) Junior Boothe ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Amos Azzoo.
San Francisco: 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.
2-12-PIT26 (2Q: 08:54) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Van Thornton for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Presley. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Thornton gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Briggs, Clements and Knight are blitzing.
3-1-PIT15 (2Q: 08:28) Troy Thao pass completed to RB Kelly Bertolone for 6 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Reinhard. San Francisco's Barry Hamilton was hurt on the play.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Knight, Clements and Cramer are blitzing.
1-9-PIT09 (2Q: 07:53) Kelly Bertolone ran around the left tackle for 9 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Dashawn Horner. San Francisco's Hunter Willis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. San Francisco 13, Pittsburgh 3
(2Q: 07:53) Extra point by Howard Cesario was good. San Francisco 14, Pittsburgh 3
(2Q: 07:47) Howard Cesario kicked off 57 yards from the SFO35. Tucker Cramer returned the ball 13 yards to the PIT21. Tackled by O.J. Wright.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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.
1-10-PIT21 (2Q: 07:20) Rico Fields pass completed to WR The Duke Keith for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Arnie Walters. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Keith gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Too Many Men on the Field.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-5-PIT26 (2Q: 07:12) Gabe Mulcahy ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Morrison, assisted by OLB Harris Bishop. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irwin is blitzing.
1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 06:33) Giovanni Sullivan ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Leslie Morrison, assisted by OLB Harris Bishop. The ball was fumbled and recovered by SFO ILB A.J. Irwin for 14 yards to the PIT30. Tackled by David Mills.
San Francisco: Strong 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-PIT30 (2Q: 06:24) Troy Thao pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Van Thornton. DE Ed Rhinehart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: I 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.
2-10-PIT30 (2Q: 06:18) Junior Boothe ran a trap outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hunter Clayton.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-PIT29 (2Q: 05:55) Troy Thao pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryson Rivers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-PIT29 (2Q: 05:46) PENALTY: San Francisco was called for a False Start.
4-14-PIT34 (2Q: 05:46) Howard Cesario attempted a 51 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Irwin are blitzing.
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 05:40) Rico Fields pass was dropped by TE Donte Nemeth.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-10-PIT41 (2Q: 05:33) Giovanni Sullivan ran inside the right guard for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis. Key block delivered by Norman Franklin. Pittsburgh's Justin Swift was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor leg injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO43 (2Q: 04:49) Rico Fields pass completed to WR The Duke Keith for 3 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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, expecting the pass.
2-7-SFO40 (2Q: 04:13) Gabe Mulcahy ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McElroy is blitzing.
3-1-SFO34 (2Q: 03:29) Rico Fields pass completed to TE Donte Nemeth for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Nastasi. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi, Walters and Irwin are blitzing.
4-1-SFO34 (2Q: 02:48) Gabe Mulcahy ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hardy Adderly, assisted by ILB Patrick Walters. Key block delivered by Donte Nemeth.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO33 (2Q: 02:30) Rico Fields pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Randal Woods. OLB Kim McElroy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
2-10-SFO33 (2Q: 02:22) Rico Fields pass completed to TE David Mills for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme, assisted by ILB Patrick Walters. Mills gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Pittsburgh: 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. Nastasi is blitzing.
3-3-SFO26 (2Q: 02:00) Rusty Clancy ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme.
4-3-SFO26 (2Q: 01:40) Wendell Thayer attempted a 43 yard field goal and succeeded. San Francisco 14, Pittsburgh 6
(2Q: 01:33) Wendell Thayer kicked off 58 yards from the PIT35. Kelly Bertolone returned the ball 26 yards to the SFO33. Tackled by Tucker Cramer.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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-SFO33 (2Q: 01:26) Troy Thao pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Kelly Bertolone. DT Dave Donovan hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back 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-SFO33 (2Q: 01:20) Troy Thao pass completed to RB Kelly Bertolone for 11 yards. Tackled by S Willie Wainright. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: I 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.
1-10-SFO44 (2Q: 00:48) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Van Thornton for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Everett Knight. Thornton gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT39 (2Q: 00:42) Troy Thao sacked by DE Ed Rhinehart and DT Eric Dasilva for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Hunter Willis.
San Francisco called a time out.
San Francisco: Strong 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.
2-14-PIT43 (2Q: 00:30) Troy Thao pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Monty Chernetsky. DE Hunter Clayton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-PIT43 (2Q: 00:20) Troy Thao pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jim Meche. DE Hunter Clayton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-14-PIT43 (2Q: 00:14) Tyrone Gillespie punted 43 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Strong 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-PIT20 (2Q: 00:09) Jeffery Harding dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Howard Cesario kicked off 74 yards from the SFO35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Walters is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 15:00) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Randal Woods for 23 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Fox. Woods gained 1 yard after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT43 (3Q: 14:23) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: I 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. Bishop is blitzing.
1-15-PIT38 (3Q: 14:14) Giovanni Sullivan ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Irwin.
Pittsburgh: 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. Bishop is blitzing.
2-13-PIT40 (3Q: 13:40) Giovanni Sullivan ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason, assisted by DT Leslie Morrison.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi is blitzing.
3-6-PIT47 (3Q: 13:00) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Pro 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. Walters is blitzing.
3-11-PIT42 (3Q: 12:53) Jeffery Harding sacked by OLB Kim McElroy for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Caleb Koethe.
4-18-PIT35 (3Q: 12:14) Marcus Whiting punted 53 yards. Roderick Rhodes returned the kick 4 yards to the SFO16. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Roughing the Kicker.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO50 (3Q: 12:07) Jeffery Harding pass was dropped by WR Vernon Keith.
Pittsburgh: 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. Bishop is blitzing.
2-10-SFO50 (3Q: 11:59) Giovanni Sullivan ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Roderick Rhodes, assisted by ILB A.J. Irwin.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
3-5-SFO45 (3Q: 11:22) Jeffery Harding pass completed to TE Donte Nemeth for 7 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO38 (3Q: 10:51) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-SFO35 (3Q: 10:19) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Oliver Jefferson. OLB Pete Nastasi defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
3-7-SFO35 (3Q: 10:12) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Roger Hayes. DE Hardy Adderly hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-SFO35 (3Q: 10:08) Marcus Whiting punted 35 yards. Touchback.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO20 (3Q: 10:01) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Dasilva. Bertolone made a great move on Hayden Woodard. Key block delivered by Elijah Howe.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-SFO27 (3Q: 09:19) Troy Thao pass was dropped by WR Van Thornton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-SFO27 (3Q: 09:11) Kelly Bertolone ran around right end for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Liam Marshall. Key block delivered by Gilbert Stras.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO42 (3Q: 08:46) Troy Thao pass completed to RB Kelly Bertolone for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Gilbert Presley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 08:03) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Jim Meche for 9 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Reinhard. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-PIT38 (3Q: 07:30) Troy Thao pass completed to TE Monty Chernetsky for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs. Chernetsky gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 06:51) Troy Thao pass was dropped by WR Leslie Rice.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT22 (3Q: 06:47) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Lenny Calderon for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Liam Marshall. Calderon gained 1 yard after the catch.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Briggs and Marshall are blitzing.
3-2-PIT14 (3Q: 06:13) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Bryson Rivers for 6 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Reinhard. Rivers gained 1 yard after the catch.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Knight, Marshall and Reinhard are blitzing.
1-8-PIT08 (3Q: 05:47) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Lenny Calderon for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! San Francisco 20, Pittsburgh 6
(3Q: 05:47) Extra point by Howard Cesario was good. San Francisco 21, Pittsburgh 6
(3Q: 05:39) Howard Cesario kicked off 43 yards from the SFO35. Tucker Cramer returned the ball 28 yards to the SFO50. Tackled by Benjamin Donaldson.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO50 (3Q: 05:19) Giovanni Sullivan ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB A.J. Irwin.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi is blitzing.
2-11-PIT49 (3Q: 04:41) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Oliver Jefferson for 27 yards. Tackled by S Melvin Thomason. Jefferson gained 22 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO24 (3Q: 04:07) Jeffery Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Justics Lesky. OLB Kim McElroy blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-SFO24 (3Q: 04:00) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-7-SFO21 (3Q: 03:14) Jeffery Harding pass completed to TE Kim Barton for 9 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme. Barton gained 4 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-SFO12 (3Q: 02:28) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-SFO05 (3Q: 01:54) Jeffery Harding pass was dropped by WR Roger Hayes.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-SFO05 (3Q: 01:49) Rusty Clancy ran inside the right guard for -3 yards. Tackled by OLB Daryl Olmstead, assisted by DT Leslie Morrison.
4-6-SFO08 (3Q: 01:06) Wendell Thayer attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. San Francisco 21, Pittsburgh 9
(3Q: 01:00) Wendell Thayer kicked off 71 yards from the PIT35. Touchback.
San Francisco: 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 pass.
1-10-SFO20 (3Q: 01:00) Kelly Bertolone ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S Clifton Boone, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs. Key block delivered by Elijah Howe.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-SFO25 (3Q: 00:28) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Dasilva, assisted by OLB Everett Knight.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-SFO23 (3Q: 00:06) Troy Thao pass completed to TE Benjamin Donaldson for 10 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Reinhard. Donaldson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO33 (4Q: 15:00) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs. Key block delivered by Elijah Howe.
San Francisco: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-SFO42 (4Q: 14:25) Troy Thao pass completed to RB Kelly Bertolone for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Hayden Woodard. Bertolone gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT49 (4Q: 14:06) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Van Thornton for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Liam Marshall. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT49 (4Q: 13:23) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 7 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Ed Rhinehart.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-PIT42 (4Q: 12:43) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Eric Dasilva, assisted by CB Kaden Lyon.
4-5-PIT44 (4Q: 12:12) Tyrone Gillespie punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Irwin is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 12:05) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Giovanni Sullivan.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bishop is blitzing.
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 11:58) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Oliver Jefferson for 25 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior. Jefferson gained 18 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Irwin are blitzing.
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 11:18) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Donte Nemeth. CB Timothy Dennis defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Irwin is blitzing.
2-10-PIT45 (4Q: 11:12) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme and assisted by OLB Pete Nastasi.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO43 (4Q: 10:41) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Oliver Jefferson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO28 (4Q: 10:31) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Rusty Clancy for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Kent Lapalme. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Bishop is blitzing.
2-11-SFO29 (4Q: 09:52) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Rusty Clancy. OLB Pete Nastasi defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. Walters is blitzing.
3-11-SFO29 (4Q: 09:47) Jeffery Harding sacked by DE Scott Meier and OLB Harris Bishop for a loss of 9 yards. Meier ran right past Caleb Koethe and knocked down the quarterback.
4-20-SFO38 (4Q: 09:12) Marcus Whiting punted 38 yards. Touchback.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO20 (4Q: 09:06) Troy Thao pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Van Thornton. DE Ed Rhinehart hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
San Francisco: 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.
2-10-SFO20 (4Q: 09:00) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Tucker Cramer, assisted by DT Dave Donovan.
San Francisco: 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.
3-7-SFO23 (4Q: 08:22) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Lenny Calderon for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-SFO28 (4Q: 07:49) Tyrone Gillespie punted 37 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 13 yards to the PIT48. Tackled by Lamont Walek.
Pittsburgh: 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-PIT48 (4Q: 07:40) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
1-15-PIT43 (4Q: 07:31) Jeffery Harding sacked by DT Leslie Morrison for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Caleb Koethe.
Pittsburgh: 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.
2-17-PIT41 (4Q: 06:57) Giovanni Sullivan ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Pete Nastasi.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Irwin are blitzing.
3-12-PIT46 (4Q: 06:31) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 14 yards. Tackled by S Greg Prior. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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-SFO40 (4Q: 05:55) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Walters is blitzing.
1-10-SFO35 (4Q: 05:45) Mel Fernyhough pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Giovanni Sullivan. DE Arnie Walters simply tossed Luther Meier aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Nastasi and Walters are blitzing.
2-10-SFO35 (4Q: 05:40) Mel Fernyhough pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. CB Kent Lapalme simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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. Nastasi and Irwin are blitzing.
3-10-SFO35 (4Q: 05:33) Mel Fernyhough pass was intended for WR Oliver Jefferson and was intercepted by S Melvin Thomason at the SFO14. The interception was returned 10 yards. Tackled by Kody James.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-SFO24 (4Q: 05:24) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the right tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by S Francisco Reinhard. Key block delivered by Lorenzo Norgard.
San Francisco: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO37 (4Q: 04:37) Kelly Bertolone ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Josue Scioli, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs.
San Francisco: 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-SFO40 (4Q: 03:51) Troy Thao pass completed to WR Jim Meche for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements, assisted by CB Tucker Cramer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
San Francisco: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Briggs, Clements and Knight are blitzing.
3-1-SFO46 (4Q: 03:04) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hunter Clayton. Key block delivered by Lorenzo Norgard.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-SFO47 (4Q: 02:19) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Presley, assisted by DE Hayden Woodard.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-SFO47 (4Q: 02:09) Kelly Bertolone ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Eric Dasilva. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
San Francisco: 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.
2-5-PIT48 (4Q: 02:09) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Hayden Woodard.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Marshall and Scioli are blitzing.
3-5-PIT48 (4Q: 02:00) Kelly Bertolone ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Dave Donovan, assisted by CB Kaden Lyon. Key block delivered by Elijah Howe. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Illegal Motion.
San Francisco: 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. Knight, Clements and Scioli are blitzing.
3-10-SFO47 (4Q: 02:00) Kelly Bertolone ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Gilbert Presley. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for an Illegal Shift. The penalty was declined.
4-3-PIT46 (4Q: 02:00) Tyrone Gillespie punted 37 yards. Roger Hayes returned the kick 1 yard to the PIT10. Tackled by Greg Prior. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Tucker Cramer at the PIT10.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT10 (4Q: 01:51) Mel Fernyhough pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. DT Leslie Morrison drove right through Cole Bell to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT10 (4Q: 01:44) Mel Fernyhough pass completed to RB Giovanni Sullivan for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Butch Fox. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-PIT15 (4Q: 01:28) Mel Fernyhough pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Justics Lesky. DE Arnie Walters blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-5-PIT15 (4Q: 01:21) Mel Fernyhough pass completed to RB Giovanni Sullivan for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Timothy Dennis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
San Francisco: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Knight, Marshall and Scioli are blitzing.
1-10-PIT18 (4Q: 01:10) Kelly Bertolone ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ed Rhinehart, assisted by ILB Liam Marshall. Key block delivered by Hunter Willis.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
San Francisco: Pro 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. Knight, Marshall and Briggs are blitzing.
2-5-PIT13 (4Q: 01:01) Kelly Bertolone ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs, assisted by CB Gilbert Presley. Key block delivered by Lorenzo Norgard. PENALTY: San Francisco was called for Offensive Holding.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-15-PIT23 (4Q: 00:53) Troy Thao dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
San Francisco: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Knight, Marshall and Scioli are blitzing.
3-16-PIT24 (4Q: 00:44) Troy Thao dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
San Francisco: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Marshall, Scioli and Presley are blitzing.
4-17-PIT25 (4Q: 00:01) Troy Thao dropped to one knee for -1 yards. The ball goes over on downs.
Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 9