| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 3 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Trevor Hicks kicked off 70 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (1Q: 15:00) Duane Semple ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Aidan Kruger, assisted by DE Omar Gillespie.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT27 (1Q: 14:32) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Gordon Metz. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB S.Crane | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Double SLOT | --- |
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3-4-PIT31 (1Q: 13:54) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Gurley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 13:19) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Carson Fulcher for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Spencer Lighthiser.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN49 (1Q: 12:36) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 16 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush. Linquist gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN33 (1Q: 12:05) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Sammy Tanner for 33 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tanner gained 20 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: DT Colby McCollom of Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. Pittsburgh 6, Cincinnati 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB S.Crane | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| (1Q: 12:05) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 0 |
| (1Q: 11:50) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (1Q: 11:50) Martin Curtis sacked by DE Harold Bryson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brad Pritchett. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CIN Brad Pritchett on the CIN19.
| OFFENSE | 014 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) D.Villareal | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Protect | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | SLOT B.Stamps | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | --- | LCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | DB M.Dansby | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-16-CIN19 (1Q: 11:14) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer. Polasek gained 24 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN46 (1Q: 10:41) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. S Hector Clements defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN46 (1Q: 10:34) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. DT Orlando Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN46 (1Q: 10:28) Martin Curtis scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-5-PIT49 (1Q: 10:00) Miguel Drake punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 09:53) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Gurley, assisted by S Jamie Link. Key block delivered by Broderick Logan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-2-PIT28 (1Q: 09:19) Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carson Fulcher. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-PIT28 (1Q: 09:11) Dashawn Nelson sacked by DE Spencer Lighthiser and OLB Stanley Ring for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Duane Semple.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | --- | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | --- | WILB O.Gillespie | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| --- | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-7-PIT23 (1Q: 08:24) Nick Levine punted 45 yards. Seth Crane called for a fair catch at the CIN32. |
1-10-CIN32 (1Q: 08:13) Play-Action. Martin Curtis pass completed to TE Darren Carey for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | --- | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN47 (1Q: 07:42) Martin Curtis pass completed to FB Wes Berkhofer for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. Berkhofer gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | --- | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-CIN48 (1Q: 07:04) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Meyer. DE Emmitt Sanderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-9-CIN48 (1Q: 06:55) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Rusty Meyer for 3 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | LCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT49 (1Q: 06:13) Miguel Drake punted 49 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 06:08) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Link.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB S.Crane | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-PIT18 (1Q: 05:29) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Sammy Tanner. DT Ellis Dawkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. Cincinnati's Seth Crane was hurt on the play.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB S.Crane | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-12-PIT18 (1Q: 05:22) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carson Fulcher. DT Ellis Dawkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-12-PIT18 (1Q: 05:16) Nick Levine punted 61 yards. Leon Thurman returned the kick 0 yards to the CIN21. Tackled by Joey Robbins. |
1-10-CIN21 (1Q: 05:05) Martin Curtis pass completed to RB Elliot Thomason for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart, assisted by ILB Bill Socha. Thomason gained 21 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN45 (1Q: 04:34) Rod Bachofen ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by CB J.T. Steuart.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Carey |
| +++ | RDE T.Benton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bachofen | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-CIN49 (1Q: 04:04) Play-Action. Martin Curtis scrambled for 10 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT41 (1Q: 03:20) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darren Carey. OLB Myles Burkhart defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT41 (1Q: 03:15) Buddy Stamps ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S Cedric Robbins, assisted by DE Harold Bryson.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | SLOT R.Meyer |
| +++ | RDE A.Molina | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | DB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-14-PIT45 (1Q: 02:40) Martin Curtis scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | --- | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-8-PIT39 (1Q: 01:55) Miguel Drake punted 39 yards. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 01:50) Duane Semple ran inside the right guard for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Kurt Bush, assisted by ILB Brayden Purslow. Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | --- | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-1-PIT29 (1Q: 01:25) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DE Ralph Carpenter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-1-PIT29 (1Q: 01:18) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Omar Gillespie, assisted by S Jamie Link. Key block delivered by O.J. Van Dam.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | --- | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WILB O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 00:43) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB Jon Cerny.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT32 (1Q: 00:38) Duane Semple ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Colby McCollom, assisted by OLB Darryl Gurley.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| --- | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-4-PIT38 (1Q: 00:13) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Mulhollon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| Start of second quarter. |
| 4-1-PIT41 (2Q: 15:00) Nick Levine punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN02. |
1-10-CIN02 (2Q: 14:51) Martin Curtis pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN02 (2Q: 14:42) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-5-CIN07 (2Q: 14:06) Martin Curtis sacked by DE Allen Molina for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Ezekiel Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS C.Robbins | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-11-CIN01 (2Q: 13:31) Miguel Drake punted 42 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN34. Tackled by Fernando Meadows. |
1-10-CIN34 (2Q: 13:20) Jon Cerny ran outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brayden Purslow, assisted by DT Ellis Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-12-CIN36 (2Q: 12:38) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gordon Metz, assisted by DT Colby McCollom.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-9-CIN33 (2Q: 12:11) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by WR Sammy Tanner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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4-9-CIN33 (2Q: 12:06) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 10 yards. Tackled by ILB Brayden Purslow. Linquist gained 3 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CIN23 (2Q: 11:40) Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN23 (2Q: 11:30) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to TE Carson Fulcher for 12 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | --- | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN11 (2Q: 10:46) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill. Pittsburgh 13, Cincinnati 0
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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| (2Q: 10:46) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 0 |
| (2Q: 10:37) Stephen Cole kicked off 73 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 10:37) Martin Curtis sacked by OLB Keith Stallworth for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Ezekiel Jefferson.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-CIN18 (2Q: 10:03) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Elliot Thomason. OLB Keith Stallworth hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-17-CIN18 (2Q: 09:56) Buddy Stamps ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by S Hector Clements.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek |
| +++ | NT L.Hooper | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Carey |
| --- | RDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin |
| +++ | SLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-9-CIN26 (2Q: 09:32) Miguel Drake punted 44 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 6 yards to the PIT36. Tackled by Rusty Meyer. |
| 1-10-PIT36 (2Q: 09:22) PENALTY: T Lamont Hemphill of Pittsburgh was called for a False Start. |
1-15-PIT31 (2Q: 09:12) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. ILB Brayden Purslow simply crushed the receiver as the ball arrived. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-15-PIT31 (2Q: 09:03) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Weston Henry. S Kurt Bush defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-15-PIT31 (2Q: 08:56) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by WR Alexander Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | --- | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-15-PIT31 (2Q: 08:46) Nick Levine punted 32 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN37. |
1-10-CIN37 (2Q: 08:38) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Irwin. ILB Bill Socha defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN37 (2Q: 08:33) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 17 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw. Polasek gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB E.Thomason | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | --- | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT46 (2Q: 07:48) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rusty Meyer. CB Moe Dansby knocked the ball out of his grasp.
| OFFENSE | 023 Personnel | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) R.Meyer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-PIT46 (2Q: 07:39) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart. Polasek gained 11 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | --- | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (2Q: 07:18) Martin Curtis pass completed to FB Wes Berkhofer for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland, assisted by OLB Myles Burkhart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT20 (2Q: 06:32) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 19 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-1-PIT01 (2Q: 06:06) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Russell McIntyre. CB J.T. Steuart defended the pass. PENALTY: DT Orlando Bradford of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burkhart | Rush Passer | --- | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | NB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | WLB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | LCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | RCB H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Bump and Run | +++ |
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1-1-PIT01 (2Q: 05:57) Martin Curtis scrambled for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 6
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Goal Line Personnel, Man to Man, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | 1tcDT T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE M.Burkhart | Rush Passer | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | WLB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | LCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | RCB H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | SS P.Shaw | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| (2Q: 05:57) Extra point by Trevor Hicks was good. Pittsburgh 14, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 05:47) Trevor Hicks kicked off 46 yards from the CIN35. Moe Dansby returned the ball 23 yards to the PIT42. Tackled by Rusty Meyer. |
1-10-PIT42 (2Q: 04:55) Duane Semple ran inside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Spencer Lighthiser.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| --- | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-14-PIT38 (2Q: 04:27) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DT Ellis Dawkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-14-PIT38 (2Q: 04:23) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Alexander Linquist. DE Spencer Lighthiser blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Deep Zone | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| --- | NB A.Mulhollon | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Short Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-14-PIT38 (2Q: 04:15) Nick Levine punted 61 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CIN01. |
1-10-CIN01 (2Q: 04:06) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 3 yards. Tackled by CB J.T. Steuart.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | --- | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN04 (2Q: 03:27) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. DE Timothy Benton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 3-7-CIN04 (2Q: 03:20) PENALTY: DT Norbert Cafferty of Pittsburgh was called for Encroachment. |
3-2-CIN09 (2Q: 03:15) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. DE Eugene Morton drove right through Ezekiel Jefferson to hurry the quarterback.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Man to Man | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB M.Mathews | Bump and Run | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | LCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| --- | RCB J.Steuart | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ |
|
| 4-2-CIN09 (2Q: 03:08) Miguel Drake punted 48 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 19 yards to the CIN38. Tackled by Brad Pritchett. |
1-10-CIN38 (2Q: 02:59) Duane Semple ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brayden Purslow, assisted by CB Matt Kingry.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-CIN36 (2Q: 02:22) Duane Semple ran outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Ralph Carpenter. Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | --- | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
1-10-CIN27 (2Q: 02:00) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Weston Henry. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | --- | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Primary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN27 (2Q: 01:51) Carter Bryant ran a trap outside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by DT Colby McCollom, assisted by DE Omar Gillespie.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE R.Agemy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Bryant | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | DB B.Chan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS H.Cote | Out of Box | +++ |
|
3-14-CIN31 (2Q: 01:30) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Gurley.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-6-CIN23 (2Q: 00:44) Stephen Cole attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Cincinnati 7 |
| (2Q: 00:39) Stephen Cole kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Leon Thurman returned the ball 23 yards to the CIN26. Tackled by Joey Robbins. Pittsburgh's Weston Henry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
1-10-CIN26 (2Q: 00:31) Martin Curtis pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. CB J.T. Steuart knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN26 (2Q: 00:24) Rod Bachofen ran outside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Myles Burkhart, assisted by DT Orlando Bradford.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek |
| +++ | NT O.Bradford | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Carey |
| +++ | RDE T.Benton | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin |
| +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | In Box | +++ | | RB R.Bachofen | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| Pittsburgh called a time out. |
3-3-CIN33 (2Q: 00:16) Martin Curtis pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Stephen Irwin. ILB Conrad Copeland blocked the pass. PENALTY: ILB Conrad Copeland of Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Blitz Passer | --- | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN38 (2Q: 00:16) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Sanderson. Irwin gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Cincinnati called a time out. |
2-6-CIN42 (2Q: 00:09) Martin Curtis pass completed to WR Rusty Meyer for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Donald Fortner.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | --- | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 15:00) Martin Curtis pass was intended for TE Darren Carey and was intercepted by CB Moe Dansby at the PIT47. The interception was returned 35 yards. Tackled by Darren Carey.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB R.Bachofen | Protect | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Deep Zone | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN18 (3Q: 14:47) Jon Cerny ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE R.Agemy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | DB B.Chan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN18 (3Q: 14:07) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by WR Alexander Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN18 (3Q: 14:02) Dashawn Nelson pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Ratliff.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-10-CIN18 (3Q: 13:52) Stephen Cole attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 20, Cincinnati 7 |
| (3Q: 13:45) Stephen Cole kicked off 74 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 13:45) Martin Curtis pass completed to FB Wes Berkhofer for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Phil Shaw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-5-CIN30 (3Q: 13:10) Martin Curtis pass completed to TE Darren Carey for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by S Hector Clements. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | --- | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN39 (3Q: 12:26) Martin Curtis pass was intended for TE Darren Carey and was intercepted by CB J.T. Steuart at the CIN43. The interception was returned 43 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 26, Cincinnati 7
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB M.Curtis |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 12:26) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 7 |
| (3Q: 12:17) Stephen Cole kicked off 72 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (3Q: 12:17) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 18 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Bradford, assisted by OLB Keith Stallworth. Irwin gained 17 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | --- | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN43 (3Q: 11:52) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Wes Berkhofer. DT Orlando Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN43 (3Q: 11:48) Claude Gavalas pass completed to RB Buddy Stamps for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. Stamps gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-8-CIN45 (3Q: 11:22) Play-Action. Claude Gavalas pass completed to TE Russell McIntyre for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. McIntyre gained 1 yard after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | WILB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT49 (3Q: 10:54) Miguel Drake punted 46 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the PIT03. |
1-10-PIT03 (3Q: 10:46) Jon Cerny ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Ellis Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-8-PIT05 (3Q: 10:08) Jon Cerny ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Ring, assisted by CB Matt Kingry.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | --- | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| --- | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-3-PIT10 (3Q: 09:24) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 22 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Kingry. Linquist gained 19 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | --- | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT32 (3Q: 08:48) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Sammy Tanner for 9 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush. Tanner gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Double SLOT | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-1-PIT41 (3Q: 08:25) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Sammy Tanner for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Gordon Metz. Tanner gained 4 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CIN43 (3Q: 07:56) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carson Fulcher. S Kurt Bush defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-10-CIN43 (3Q: 07:51) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carson Fulcher. ILB Andre Kiel knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| --- | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| --- | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN43 (3Q: 07:45) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Kyle Zardiackas. PENALTY: CB Alfred Mulhollon of Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN16 (3Q: 07:31) Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Kingry and assisted by S Kurt Bush.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Secondary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-5-CIN05 (3Q: 06:47) Jon Cerny ran around left end for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Lamont Hemphill. Pittsburgh 33, Cincinnati 7
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| --- | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| (3Q: 06:47) Extra point by Stephen Cole was good. Pittsburgh 34, Cincinnati 7 |
| (3Q: 06:36) Stephen Cole kicked off 62 yards from the PIT35. Leon Thurman returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN24. Tackled by Myles Burkhart. |
1-10-CIN24 (3Q: 06:04) Claude Gavalas pass completed to FB Wes Berkhofer for 19 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland. Berkhofer gained 8 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | --- | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN43 (3Q: 05:19) Claude Gavalas pass was dropped by RB Elliot Thomason.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Primary, W Wheel (9-18) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE D.Montalvo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-CIN43 (3Q: 05:11) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Russell McIntyre. DT Orlando Bradford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-10-CIN43 (3Q: 05:01) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer. Irwin gained 9 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT L.Hooper | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB D.Meacham | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 04:20) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. DE Emmitt Sanderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB M.Burkhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-10-PIT38 (3Q: 04:13) Claude Gavalas pass completed to TE Darren Carey for 2 yards. Tackled by S Phil Shaw, assisted by ILB Bill Socha. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-8-PIT36 (3Q: 03:38) Buddy Stamps ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Carey |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin |
| +++ | SLB B.Socha | In Box | --- | | RB B.Stamps | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT B.Wayne |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT30 (3Q: 03:10) Trevor Hicks attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 34, Cincinnati 10 |
| (3Q: 03:02) Trevor Hicks kicked off 72 yards from the CIN35. Touchback. |
1-10-PIT25 (3Q: 03:02) Duane Semple ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Jamie Link, assisted by DT Ellis Dawkins. Key block delivered by O.J. Van Dam.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | NT E.Dawkins | In Box | --- | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | --- | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | FB M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| --- | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
2-3-PIT32 (3Q: 02:35) Duane Semple ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Andre Kiel, assisted by ILB Brayden Purslow.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-2-PIT33 (3Q: 01:52) Duane Semple ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Ralph Carpenter.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE S.Lighthiser | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT E.Dawkins | In Box | --- | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | TE W.Henry |
| +++ | WILB O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ |
|
| 4-2-PIT33 (3Q: 01:15) Nick Levine punted 64 yards. The ball was downed at the CIN03. |
1-10-CIN03 (3Q: 01:05) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Claude Polasek for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Blitz Passer | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-7-CIN06 (3Q: 00:28) Play-Action. Claude Gavalas pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Darren Carey. DE Eugene Morton blocked the pass.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| --- | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-7-CIN06 (3Q: 00:22) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB Keith Stallworth. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Irwin gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE H.Bryson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Meyer | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE A.Molina | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | SLB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Double X(SE) | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS C.Robbins | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| Start of fourth quarter. |
1-10-CIN21 (4Q: 15:00) Claude Gavalas pass completed to TE Darren Carey for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Bill Socha, assisted by S Phil Shaw.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Secondary, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-1-CIN30 (4Q: 14:19) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Rusty Meyer for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Rufus Tutjer.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Deep Zone | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Deep Zone | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
1-10-CIN33 (4Q: 13:47) Claude Gavalas pass completed to TE Russell McIntyre for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Emmitt Sanderson.
| OFFENSE | 221 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Primary, F Flat (0-4) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | --- | | TE D.Carey | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | --- | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | --- | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
2-3-CIN40 (4Q: 13:11) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Irwin. DE Timothy Benton hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT R.Meyer | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) S.Irwin | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Protect | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| --- | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | NB M.Dansby | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| --- | SS H.Clements | Short Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS D.Fortner | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
3-3-CIN40 (4Q: 13:01) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Darren Carey. DE Emmitt Sanderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) C.Polasek | Outlet, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | NT O.Bradford | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Carey | Primary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | RDE T.Benton | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) R.Meyer | Secondary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | RB B.Stamps | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Socha | Blitz Passer | +++ | | TE R.McIntyre | Protect | +++ | WILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB K.Stallworth | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C E.Jefferson |
| +++ | RCB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Pritchett |
| +++ | SS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT L.Watson |
| +++ | FS P.Shaw | Deep Zone | +++ |
|
| 4-3-CIN40 (4Q: 12:53) Miguel Drake punted 55 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT05. |
1-10-PIT05 (4Q: 12:45) Carter Bryant ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Darryl Gurley. Key block delivered by Joey Robbins.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE R.Agemy | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | --- | | RB C.Bryant | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | --- | | SLOT C.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | --- | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | DB B.Chan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS K.Bush | Out of Box | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS H.Cote | Out of Box | +++ |
|
1-10-PIT19 (4Q: 12:11) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Ratliff for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Secondary, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Primary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | --- | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | --- | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-PIT29 (4Q: 11:24) Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 22 yards. Tackled by ILB Andre Kiel. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Linquist gained 17 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 9 Fade (27-39) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | --- | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | --- | | RB D.Semple | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | --- |
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1-10-CIN49 (4Q: 10:46) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Ratliff for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Aidan Kruger. Ratliff gained 5 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | --- | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-10-CIN39 (4Q: 10:23) Play-Action. Dashawn Nelson pass completed to WR Alexander Linquist for 30 yards. Tackled by S Kurt Bush. Linquist gained 14 yards after the catch.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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1-9-CIN09 (4Q: 09:40) Dashawn Nelson pass was dropped by WR Alexander Linquist.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Secondary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | SLB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff | Outlet, 0 Dig (0-4) | +++ | WLB S.Ring | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| --- | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-9-CIN09 (4Q: 09:35) Carter Bryant ran a trap outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Stanley Ring, assisted by CB Matt Kingry. PENALTY: DE R.J. Agemy of Cincinnati was called for Offsides.
| OFFENSE | 104 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Dime Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE O.Gillespie | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Ratliff |
| +++ | RDE R.Agemy | In Box | --- | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | RB C.Bryant | Ball Carrier | +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | NB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| --- | DB B.Chan | Out of Box | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS K.Bush | Out of Box | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS H.Cote | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-5-CIN05 (4Q: 09:25) Dashawn Nelson sacked by ILB Andre Kiel for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Broderick Logan.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-1 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Primary, 0 Dig (0-4) | --- | RDE R.Carpenter | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Secondary, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | SLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | RB D.Semple | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB S.Lighthiser | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Kiel | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB M.Kingry | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Kruger | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| --- | SS J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| --- | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-10-CIN10 (4Q: 08:51) Dashawn Nelson scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Mulhollon.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE R.Agemy | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Tanner | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | --- | RDE S.Lighthiser | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | SLB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, F Flat (0-4) | +++ | SILB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Henry | Protect | +++ | WILB G.Metz | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB M.Kingry | Short Zone | +++ | | LG J.Robbins |
| +++ | LCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG B.Logan |
| +++ | SS J.Link | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT R.Randall |
| +++ | FS K.Bush | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-1-CIN01 (4Q: 08:09) Stephen Cole attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 37, Cincinnati 10 |
| (4Q: 08:02) Stephen Cole kicked off 70 yards from the PIT35. Touchback. |
1-10-CIN25 (4Q: 08:02) Claude Gavalas pass completed to WR Stephen Irwin for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Deion Meacham. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, Pro formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Primary, S Screen (S) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Montalvo | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Polasek | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Cooper | Short Zone | --- | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | WLB M.Burkhart | Short Zone | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Double Z(FL) | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-8-CIN27 (4Q: 07:15) Elliot Thomason ran outside the right tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by ILB Conrad Copeland.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | +++ | | TE D.Montalvo |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Polasek |
| +++ | SLB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Thurman |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| --- | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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3-12-CIN23 (4Q: 06:39) Elliot Thomason ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Eugene Morton, assisted by OLB Henry Cooper.
| OFFENSE | 113 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin |
| +++ | NT N.Cafferty | In Box | --- | | TE D.Montalvo |
| +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Polasek |
| +++ | SLB B.Socha | In Box | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | In Box | +++ | | SLOT L.Thurman |
| +++ | WLB H.Cooper | In Box | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Out of Box | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Out of Box | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Out of Box | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Out of Box | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| --- | FS H.Clements | Out of Box | +++ |
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| 4-8-CIN27 (4Q: 05:57) Miguel Drake punted 53 yards. Jon Cerny returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT32. Tackled by Rusty Meyer. |
1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 05:50) Jon Cerny ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Andre Kiel, assisted by OLB Stanley Ring.
| OFFENSE | 113t Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | SLOT A.Linquist |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| --- | FS L.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-6-PIT36 (4Q: 05:05) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Alexander Ratliff. OLB Gordon Metz hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Weak formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | --- | RDE G.Metz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer | Outlet, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Protect | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WILB S.Ring | Double X(SE) | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Gurley | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| --- | RCB J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS K.Zardiackas | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| +++ | FS M.Kingry | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-6-PIT36 (4Q: 04:59) Dashawn Nelson pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Marty Camarillo. DT Colby McCollom hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Pro formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff | Outlet, 2 Slant (5-8) | +++ | NT C.McCollom | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher | Protect | +++ | RDE G.Metz | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer | Primary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | SLB B.Purslow | Short Zone | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Outlet, S Screen (S) | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | Short Zone | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo | Secondary, 8 Post (19-26) | +++ | WILB S.Ring | Short Zone | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB A.Mulhollon | Short Zone | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| --- | LCB J.Link | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB K.Zardiackas | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS M.Kingry | Deep Zone | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| +++ | FS L.Horton | Deep Zone | +++ |
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| 4-6-PIT36 (4Q: 04:53) Nick Levine punted 51 yards. Leon Thurman returned the kick 4 yards to the CIN17. Tackled by Myles Burkhart. |
1-10-CIN17 (4Q: 04:45) Claude Gavalas sacked by DE Emmitt Sanderson for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Brad Pritchett.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Pistol | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Press-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Outlet, 6 Deep In (13-18) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Montalvo | Outlet, 1 Out (5-8) | --- | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Polasek | Secondary, 7 Corner (19-26) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | TE W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WILB H.Cooper | Short Zone | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | WLB M.Burkhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| --- | RCB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| --- | SS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| --- | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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2-17-CIN10 (4Q: 04:10) Claude Gavalas pass completed to FB Wes Berkhofer for 15 yards. Tackled by S Donald Fortner.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, Pro formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-1, Buzz | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Outlet, 7 Corner (19-26) | --- | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | SLOT C.Polasek | Secondary, 1 Out (5-8) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | --- | | Z(FL) L.Thurman | Outlet, 5 Deep Out (13-18) | +++ | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | +++ | SILB C.Copeland | Short Zone | +++ | | FB W.Berkhofer | Primary, 3 Comeback (9-12) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| +++ | LCB J.Steuart | Man-to-Man | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB D.Meacham | Man-to-Man | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| +++ | NB R.Tutjer | Man-to-Man | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Short Zone | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Deep Zone | +++ |
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3-2-CIN25 (4Q: 03:32) Claude Gavalas pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Claude Polasek. DT Norbert Cafferty defended the pass.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, Strong formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Man to Man | | QB C.Gavalas |
| *** | LDE E.Morton | Rush Passer | +++ | | X(SE) S.Irwin | Outlet, D Deep Fade (40+) | +++ | NT N.Cafferty | Rush Passer | +++ | | TE D.Montalvo | Secondary, 4 Curl (9-12) | +++ | RDE E.Sanderson | Rush Passer | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Polasek | Primary, S Screen (S) | --- | SLB B.Socha | Short Zone | +++ | | RB E.Thomason | Protect | --- | SILB C.Copeland | Bump and Run | +++ | | TE W.Berkhofer | Outlet, W Wheel (9-18) | +++ | WLB H.Cooper | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LT C.Arnold |
| --- | LCB M.Burkhart | Blitz Passer | +++ | | LG F.Meadows |
| +++ | RCB J.Steuart | Bump and Run | +++ | | C B.Pritchett |
| +++ | NB D.Meacham | Bump and Run | +++ | | RG C.Randle |
| +++ | SS D.Fortner | Bump and Run | +++ | | RT T.Blanchard |
| +++ | FS H.Clements | Bump and Run | +++ |
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| 4-2-CIN25 (4Q: 03:26) Miguel Drake punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT34. |
1-10-PIT34 (4Q: 03:15) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Gordon Metz, assisted by ILB Andre Kiel.
| OFFENSE | 131 Personnel, Weak formation, Shotgun | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Palmer |
| --- | WILB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Gurley | In Box | --- | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| --- | FS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-7-PIT37 (4Q: 02:30) Jon Cerny ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Matt Kingry.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Bryant |
| +++ | WILB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| --- | FS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
3-4-PIT40 (4Q: 02:00) Jon Cerny ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Andre Kiel. Key block delivered by Eduardo Martin.
| OFFENSE | 203 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Nickel Personnel, Cover-3 Cloud | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | SLOT C.Palmer |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) A.Linquist |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Bryant |
| +++ | WLB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | NB K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | --- | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| +++ | FS L.Horton | Out of Box | +++ |
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1-10-PIT45 (4Q: 01:13) Jon Cerny ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Alfred Mulhollon. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
| OFFENSE | 122 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-2 | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | --- | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | +++ | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | +++ | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | TE M.Camarillo |
| +++ | WILB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Gurley | In Box | --- | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| +++ | FS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ |
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2-10-PIT45 (4Q: 00:26) Jon Cerny ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Ellis Dawkins.
| OFFENSE | 212 Personnel, I formation | DEFENSE | True 34, Regular Personnel, Cover-3 Sky | | QB D.Nelson |
| *** | LDE E.Dawkins | In Box | +++ | | X(SE) A.Ratliff |
| +++ | NT C.McCollom | In Box | +++ | | TE C.Fulcher |
| +++ | RDE G.Metz | In Box | +++ | | Z(FL) C.Palmer |
| +++ | SLB B.Purslow | In Box | --- | | RB J.Cerny | Ball Carrier | --- | SILB A.Kiel | In Box | +++ | | FB C.Bryant |
| +++ | WILB S.Ring | In Box | +++ | | LT L.Hemphill |
| +++ | WLB D.Gurley | In Box | +++ | | LG E.Martin |
| +++ | LCB A.Mulhollon | Out of Box | +++ | | C O.Van Dam |
| +++ | RCB J.Link | Out of Box | +++ | | RG R.Randall |
| +++ | SS K.Zardiackas | Out of Box | +++ | | RT G.Bauer |
| +++ | FS M.Kingry | Out of Box | +++ |
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| Final Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Cincinnati Bengals 10 |