Conference Semifinals, 2043

Played in Houston, TX, weather: 45 degrees, fair, calm.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Kaleb Francis kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback.
Houston: Pro 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-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bart Mandzuk. OLB Irv Corgan defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:55) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Henry Ramsey. DT Caleb Raymond hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
3-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:48) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Stadtmauer. OLB Irv Corgan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-HOU20 (1Q: 14:38) Seth Weatherly punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT39.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT39 (1Q: 14:28) Tyrone Kreidler ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Rickey Loyd. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Badger Johnston to the PIT35.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
2-14-PIT35 (1Q: 14:03) Bob Cortes ran a draw inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-PIT37 (1Q: 13:32) Bob Cortes ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Jacquet, assisted by DT Camden Cox.
4-6-PIT43 (1Q: 13:02) Quinn Beyer punted 37 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick 5 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Bob Cortes.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 12:52) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Ben Whiting for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan, assisted by CB Scottie Borders. Whiting gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU35 (1Q: 12:16) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Henry Ramsey for 16 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-20-HOU25 (1Q: 12:05) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-19-HOU26 (1Q: 11:37) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bart Mandzuk. DT Caleb Raymond hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I 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.
3-19-HOU26 (1Q: 11:32) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Henry Ramsey for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ryan Coles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-4-HOU41 (1Q: 11:06) Seth Weatherly punted 44 yards. Tyrone Kreidler called for a fair catch at the PIT15.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 10:59) Bob Cortes ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-PIT16 (1Q: 10:28) Tyrone Kreidler ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Shawn Hickman.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-PIT19 (1Q: 09:54) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. ILB Dustin Kuszewski defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-PIT19 (1Q: 09:49) Quinn Beyer punted 35 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick 8 yards to the PIT46. Tackled by Roderick Hartman. Ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Grant Bernstein for 18 yards to the HOU36.. Tackled by Bart Mandzuk.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 09:40) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Bob Cortes. DE Rickey Loyd hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 09:33) President Harding pass was dropped by WR Charlie Heffernan. 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 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-HOU36 (1Q: 09:27) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Bob Cortes for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos.
4-3-HOU29 (1Q: 08:49) Kaleb Francis attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0
(1Q: 08:41) Kaleb Francis kicked off 44 yards from the PIT35. DeAndre Greer returned the ball 46 yards to the PIT33. Tackled by Brendan Brisman.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT33 (1Q: 08:05) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Henry Ramsey. CB Harold Riley defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT33 (1Q: 08:01) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-PIT29 (1Q: 07:34) Ben Whiting ran a draw inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements.
4-1-PIT24 (1Q: 06:56) Ed Norton attempted a 41 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Pittsburgh 3
(1Q: 06:51) Ed Norton kicked off 67 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 06:51) Tyrone Kreidler ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dustin Kuszewski. ILB Dustin Kuszewski knocked down Marvin Pierce to break up the play.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-PIT21 (1Q: 06:20) Tyrone Kreidler ran a trap outside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. The ball was fumbled and recovered by PIT Marvin Pierce to the PIT29.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Fichialos and Demyan are blitzing.
3-1-PIT29 (1Q: 05:47) Bob Cortes ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips. Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 05:27) Jeffery Harding pass completed to TE David Mills for 11 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 04:52) Jeffery Harding pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Badger Johnston. DT Rex Hauer blocked the pass.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT43 (1Q: 04:39) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-PIT47 (1Q: 04:13) President Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-HOU48 (1Q: 03:45) Quinn Beyer punted 36 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick -3 yards to the HOU09. Tackled by Bob Cortes.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU09 (1Q: 03:36) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by DE Artie Macklin.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU11 (1Q: 03:10) Howard Heupel pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Leslie Johnston. DT Caleb Raymond blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I 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.
3-8-HOU11 (1Q: 03:05) Howard Heupel pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bart Mandzuk. DE Artie Macklin blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-HOU11 (1Q: 02:57) Seth Weatherly punted 39 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU42. Tackled by Ben Whiting.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 02:47) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 38 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Jacquet. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Lesky gained 25 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-HOU04 (1Q: 02:12) Tyrone Kreidler ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dustin Kuszewski, assisted by DT Rex Hauer.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 01:43) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos, assisted by S Shawn Hickman.
Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-HOU04 (1Q: 01:08) Bob Cortes ran around right end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer. Pittsburgh 9, Houston 3
(1Q: 01:08) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 3
(1Q: 00:58) Kaleb Francis kicked off 54 yards from the PIT35. DeAndre Greer returned the ball 33 yards to the HOU44. Tackled by Spencer Green. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 00:22) Ben Whiting ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Erik Martinez.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU22 (2Q: 15:00) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Leslie Johnston for 9 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 14:31) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR DeAndre Greer for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU38 (2Q: 13:50) Howard Heupel pass was dropped by WR Jon Moss. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Pass Interference.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Ellis and Coles are blitzing.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 13:43) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT41 (2Q: 13:01) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Trevor Davis. S Vincent Zinn defended the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-PIT41 (2Q: 12:54) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR DeAndre Greer for 7 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs. Greer gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: 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.
3-3-PIT34 (2Q: 12:27) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Henry Ramsey for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Scottie Borders. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-PIT33 (2Q: 11:41) Ed Norton attempted a 50 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 6
(2Q: 11:35) Ed Norton kicked off 66 yards from the HOU35. Bob Johnston returned the ball 19 yards to the PIT18. Tackled by Chris Terry.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT18 (2Q: 11:03) The Black Mamba Brisman ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. ILB Dustin Kuszewski knocked down Marvin Pierce to break up the play.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT18 (2Q: 10:18) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Heffernan gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 09:37) President Harding pass completed to RB Brendan Brisman for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos, assisted by CB Zach Jacquet.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-PIT36 (2Q: 09:05) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Heffernan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-PIT36 (2Q: 09:01) Bob Cortes ran outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Oliver Shire, assisted by OLB J.T. Phillips.
4-4-PIT41 (2Q: 08:40) Quinn Beyer punted 46 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU17. Tackled by Mitchell Crumpton.
Houston: 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. Corgan, Briggs and Ellis are blitzing.
1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 08:31) Ben Whiting ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU19 (2Q: 07:57) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Bart Mandzuk for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU24 (2Q: 07:11) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Earnest Stadtmauer. OLB Mad Dog Corgan defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-HOU24 (2Q: 07:05) Seth Weatherly punted 49 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 10 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Chris Terry.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT37 (2Q: 06:55) Tyrone Kreidler ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks, assisted by ILB Dustin Kuszewski. Key block delivered by Grant Bernstein.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-PIT46 (2Q: 06:30) President Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 34 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks. Lesky gained 21 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 05:54) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU13 (2Q: 05:20) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Shawn Hickman.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-HOU12 (2Q: 04:45) Jeffery Harding sacked by OLB J.T. Phillips for a loss of 5 yards. Phillips ran right past Big Daddy B Burroughs and knocked down the quarterback. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Korey Fichialos on the HOU17.
Houston: 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-HOU17 (2Q: 04:34) Ben Whiting ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller, assisted by DT Charles Giacalone.
Houston: 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. Clements, Briggs and Coles are blitzing.
2-8-HOU19 (2Q: 03:57) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan. Stadtmauer gained 23 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 03:20) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR T.J. Womack for 4 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-PIT48 (2Q: 02:39) Howard Heupel scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT38 (2Q: 02:00) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Bart Mandzuk for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements. Mandzuk gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-PIT32 (2Q: 01:29) Howard Heupel pass was dropped by WR DeAndre Greer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-PIT32 (2Q: 01:22) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Henry Ramsey for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Scottie Borders, assisted by S Ball Hawk Boone. Ramsey gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-PIT29 (2Q: 01:05) Ed Norton attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 10, Houston 9
(2Q: 00:58) Ed Norton kicked off 65 yards from the HOU35. Bob Johnston returned the ball 13 yards to the PIT13. Tackled by Trevor Davis.
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. Phillips is blitzing.
1-10-PIT13 (2Q: 00:48) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks, assisted by DE Rusty Ansara.
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 man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
2-7-PIT16 (2Q: 00:22) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Shawn Hickman. 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 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
1-10-PIT24 (2Q: 00:13) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Bob Cortes for 36 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. Cortes gained 38 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
1-10-HOU40 (2Q: 00:03) Kaleb Francis attempted a 57 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Ed Norton kicked off 73 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 15:00) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-PIT15 (3Q: 14:50) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 85 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Heffernan gained 59 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 16, Houston 9
(3Q: 14:50) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Pittsburgh 17, Houston 9
(3Q: 14:34) Kaleb Francis kicked off 51 yards from the PIT35. DeAndre Greer returned the ball 86 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 17, Houston 15
(3Q: 14:34) Extra point by Ed Norton was good. Pittsburgh 17, Houston 16
(3Q: 14:21) Ed Norton kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Badger Johnston returned the ball 28 yards to the PIT40. Tackled by Zachary Coffey.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT40 (3Q: 13:50) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-PIT35 (3Q: 13:43) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Kuszewski.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-PIT38 (3Q: 13:11) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos, assisted by S Shawn Hickman.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-11-PIT39 (3Q: 12:27) Bob Cortes ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton, assisted by S Shawn Hickman.
4-5-PIT45 (3Q: 11:47) Quinn Beyer punted 55 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 11:40) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-HOU29 (3Q: 11:14) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Bart Mandzuk for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis, assisted by ILB Tyrone Clements. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 10:50) Howard Heupel pass completed to TE Henry Ramsey for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Erik Martinez, assisted by S Ryan Coles. Ramsey gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Briggs and Ellis are blitzing.
2-2-HOU45 (3Q: 10:20) Howard Heupel pass completed to FB Trevor Davis for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements, assisted by DE Artie Macklin. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Davis gained 4 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT46 (3Q: 10:12) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around the left tackle for 16 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements, assisted by S Vincent Zinn. Key block delivered by Jimmy Greene. Pittsburgh's Ryan Coles was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Briggs and Zinn are blitzing.
1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 09:41) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-PIT35 (3Q: 09:34) Ben Whiting ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-PIT36 (3Q: 09:12) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-17-PIT37 (3Q: 08:50) Earnest Stadtmauer ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Mad Dog Corgan.
4-18-PIT38 (3Q: 08:14) Seth Weatherly punted 37 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT01.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT01 (3Q: 08:04) Bob Cortes ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB J.T. Phillips, assisted by ILB Dustin Kuszewski. Key block delivered by Marvin Pierce.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-PIT08 (3Q: 07:34) Jeffery Harding scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB J.R. Robbins.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT15 (3Q: 07:00) Tyrone Kreidler ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Camden Cox.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-PIT16 (3Q: 06:34) President Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Brendan Brisman. OLB J.T. Phillips simply tossed Kevin Burroughs aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-PIT16 (3Q: 06:30) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-PIT16 (3Q: 06:21) Quinn Beyer punted 49 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Mitchell Crumpton.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 06:14) Howard Heupel sacked by DE Artie Macklin for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Zane Duran.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-HOU30 (3Q: 05:32) Earnest Stadtmauer ran a trap outside the right tackle for 25 yards. Tackled by S Javier Teller. Key block delivered by Frankie Hardy.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT45 (3Q: 04:55) Ben Whiting ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Vincenzo Zinn, assisted by DT Charles Giacalone.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-PIT46 (3Q: 04:27) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Jon Moss for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Ryan Coles. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Moss gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-PIT33 (3Q: 03:52) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Ben Whiting for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT22 (3Q: 03:13) Howard Heupel sacked by DE Amos Azzoo and DT Caleb Raymond for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Zane Duran.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-17-PIT29 (3Q: 02:48) Howard Heupel scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles.
Houston: Pro 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.
3-12-PIT24 (3Q: 02:09) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Ramos McDaniel, assisted by S Vincent Zinn. Stadtmauer made a great move on Tyrone Clements.
4-7-PIT19 (3Q: 01:26) Ed Norton attempted a 36 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 19, Pittsburgh 17
(3Q: 01:20) Ed Norton kicked off 60 yards from the HOU35. Badger Johnston returned the ball 22 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Korey Fichialos. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Ben Whiting for 27 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 25, Pittsburgh 17
(3Q: 01:20) Extra point by Ed Norton was good. Houston 26, Pittsburgh 17
(3Q: 01:15) Ed Norton kicked off 74 yards from the HOU35. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 01:15) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Tyrone Kreidler. CB J.R. Robbins defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 01:09) President Harding sacked by DE Rickey Loyd for a loss of 2 yards. Sack allowed by Big Daddy B Burroughs.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-PIT18 (3Q: 00:25) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charlie Heffernan. OLB J.T. Phillips hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-PIT18 (3Q: 00:16) Quinn Beyer punted 35 yards. DeAndre Greer returned the kick 2 yards to the HOU49. Tackled by Bob Cortes.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:07) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Leslie Johnston. DE Artie Macklin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:02) Ben Whiting ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn, assisted by ILB Tyrone Clements.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-4-PIT45 (4Q: 15:00) Ben Whiting ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Caleb Raymond. Key block delivered by Trevor Davis.
Houston: Weak 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-PIT41 (4Q: 14:40) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-PIT46 (4Q: 14:35) Ben Whiting ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Vincent Zinn.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-PIT43 (4Q: 14:00) Howard Heupel scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-PIT40 (4Q: 13:34) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bart Mandzuk. DE Artie Macklin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-9-PIT40 (4Q: 13:24) Seth Weatherly punted 38 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 4 yards to the PIT06. Tackled by Chris Terry.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT06 (4Q: 13:15) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Tyrone Kreidler for 11 yards. Tackled by S Shawn Hickman. Kreidler gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 12:44) President Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Oliver Shire, assisted by DE Rickey Loyd. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
2-11-PIT16 (4Q: 11:59) Jeffery Harding pass completed to RB Brendan Brisman for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Zach Jacquet, assisted by S Shawn Hickman. Brisman gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-PIT21 (4Q: 11:30) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Green. CB Zach Jacquet knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-6-PIT21 (4Q: 11:24) Quinn Beyer punted 58 yards. Carson Wagner returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU29. Tackled by Mitchell Crumpton.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Martinez, Clements and Briggs are blitzing.
1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 11:17) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Bart Mandzuk for 8 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles. Mandzuk gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: 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. Briggs, Borders and Ellis are blitzing.
2-2-HOU37 (4Q: 10:37) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around left end for 1 yard and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Martinez and Briggs are blitzing.
3-1-HOU38 (4Q: 09:54) Ben Whiting ran a draw inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Erik Martinez. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-1-HOU38 (4Q: 09:33) Seth Weatherly punted 37 yards. Tyrone Kreidler called for a fair catch at the PIT25.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:22) Jeffery Harding pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Tyrone Kreidler. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT25 (4Q: 09:15) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Gabe Hanks, assisted by ILB Ed Demyan. Houston's Zach Jacquet was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-14-PIT21 (4Q: 08:32) Bob Cortes ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lorenzo Walton.
4-7-PIT28 (4Q: 08:00) Quinn Beyer punted 45 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU27. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Martinez, Briggs and Zinn are blitzing.
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 07:53) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Earnest Stadtmauer for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements. Houston's Jon Moss was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor chest injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-HOU23 (4Q: 07:08) Earnest Stadtmauer ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Artie Macklin, assisted by OLB Erik Martinez.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-HOU25 (4Q: 06:25) Ben Whiting ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Irv Corgan, assisted by DE Ramos McDaniel. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-12-HOU25 (4Q: 05:40) Seth Weatherly punted 32 yards. Tyrone Kreidler called for a fair catch at the PIT43.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT43 (4Q: 05:33) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Bob Johnston for 13 yards. Tackled by S Shawn Hickman. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Johnston gained 4 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 05:14) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Justics Lesky for 16 yards. Tackled by CB J.R. Robbins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU28 (4Q: 04:53) Jeffery Harding sacked by DE Oliver Shire for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Stan Neigebauer. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
2-18-HOU36 (4Q: 04:37) Jeffery Harding pass completed to WR Charlie Heffernan for 29 yards. Tackled by OLB Korey Fichialos. Heffernan gained 23 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-7-HOU07 (4Q: 04:10) Tyrone Kreidler ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Stan Neigebauer. Houston 26, Pittsburgh 23
(4Q: 04:10) Extra point by Kaleb Francis was good. Houston 26, Pittsburgh 24
(4Q: 04:04) Kaleb Francis kicked off 64 yards from the PIT35. DeAndre Greer returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Roderick Hartman.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 03:56) Howard Heupel pass completed to WR Bart Mandzuk for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Harold Riley.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU31 (4Q: 03:12) Howard Heupel pass completed to RB Ben Whiting for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Johnnie Ellis, assisted by OLB Irv Corgan.
Houston: 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.
3-10-HOU31 (4Q: 02:26) Howard Heupel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jon Moss. ILB Tyrone Clements knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-HOU31 (4Q: 02:21) Seth Weatherly punted 41 yards. Tyrone Kreidler returned the kick 22 yards to the HOU50. Tackled by Bryce Shula.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
1-10-HOU50 (4Q: 02:12) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Badger Johnston. CB Zach Jacquet defended the pass. 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 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
2-10-HOU50 (4Q: 02:04) Jeffery Harding sacked by OLB J.T. Phillips for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Grant Bernstein.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
3-15-PIT45 (4Q: 01:56) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Justics Lesky. OLB J.T. Phillips simply tossed Big Daddy B Burroughs aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. 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 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
4-15-PIT45 (4Q: 01:51) President Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Badger Johnston. OLB J.T. Phillips drove right through Kevin Burroughs to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Briggs and Ellis are blitzing.
1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 01:45) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Charles Giacalone.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
Houston: 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. Briggs, Ellis and Coles are blitzing.
2-11-PIT46 (4Q: 01:35) Earnest Stadtmauer ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ryan Coles.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Corgan, Zinn and Coles are blitzing.
3-8-PIT43 (4Q: 01:26) Ben Whiting ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Tyrone Clements, assisted by OLB Grayson Briggs.
Pittsburgh called a time out.
4-6-PIT41 (4Q: 01:14) Seth Weatherly punted 41 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:07) Jeffery Harding pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bob Johnston. S Gabe Hanks defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back 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. Phillips is blitzing.
2-10-PIT20 (4Q: 01:00) President Harding sacked by OLB J.T. Phillips for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Marvin Pierce.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
3-15-PIT15 (4Q: 00:41) President Harding spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Phillips is blitzing.
4-15-PIT15 (4Q: 00:38) President Harding pass was dropped by WR Charlie Heffernan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: 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. Martinez, Ellis and Coles are blitzing.
1-10-PIT15 (4Q: 00:32) Howard Heupel dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Houston Texans 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 24