| Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 66 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind. |
| Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Mason Crosby kicked off 61 yards from the HOU30. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the ball 15 yards to the PIT24. Tackled by Jerome Collins. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Schroder is blitzing. 1-10-PIT24 (1Q: 14:27) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by OLB Jon Beason. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Goal-Line formation with three tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-PIT32 (1Q: 13:58) Ralph Strong ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jon Beason, assisted by DE Zach Burnett. Key block delivered by Greg Eslinger. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT35 (1Q: 13:24) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 26 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Illegal Use of the Hands. Houston's Jon Beason was hurt on the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-PIT25 (1Q: 13:13) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Rickey Pote. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-12-PIT33 (1Q: 12:30) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dominic Gardiner. DE Zach Burnett blocked the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-12-PIT33 (1Q: 12:24) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 23 yards. Tackled by S Donnell Hoffman. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:53) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 16 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Marty Brody. Battle gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU28 (1Q: 11:06) Patrick Moore pass completed to TE Norm Tatum for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Barrett, assisted by CB Steven Schroder. Tatum gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU11 (1Q: 10:34) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Steven Schroder, assisted by OLB Brandon Chillar. Strong gained 10 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Barrett and Jarvis are blitzing. 2-2-HOU03 (1Q: 09:47) Ralph Strong ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Marshal Yanda. Pittsburgh 6, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:47) Extra point by Jay Feely was good. Pittsburgh 7, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 09:37) Jay Feely kicked off 73 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 09:37) Tony Coffey ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram, assisted by DE Martin Warren. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU23 (1Q: 09:01) Byron Leftwich pass was intended for WR Rick Stanek and was intercepted by CB Norm McCormick at the PIT45. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Rick Stanek. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT46 (1Q: 08:48) Ralph Strong ran around left end for 17 yards. Tackled by OLB Rickey Pote. Strong made a great move on Vernon Maples. Key block delivered by Matt Light. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU37 (1Q: 08:07) Ralph Strong ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Will Johnston, assisted by DT Brenden Torres. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-7-HOU34 (1Q: 07:29) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Green. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 07:02) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. S Kent Jarvis defended the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU21 (1Q: 06:55) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 17 yards. Tackled by DT Quinn Pitcock. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Rogers gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-4-HOU04 (1Q: 06:35) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 13, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:35) Extra point by Jay Feely was good. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 0 |
| (1Q: 06:30) Jay Feely kicked off 63 yards from the PIT30. Eric Smith returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU25. Tackled by Herman Wight. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU25 (1Q: 05:58) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 75 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Jackson gained 65 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 6 |
| (1Q: 05:58) Extra point by Mason Crosby was good. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 05:44) Mason Crosby kicked off 63 yards from the HOU30. Torrie Cox returned the ball 37 yards to the PIT44. Tackled by T.J. Ross. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT44 (1Q: 05:17) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. ILB Will Johnston knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Johnston is blitzing. 2-10-PIT44 (1Q: 05:07) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kerry Mabe on the HOU49. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stephens, Ingram and McCormick are blitzing. 1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 04:57) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for 8 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-PIT43 (1Q: 04:10) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 43 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Stanek gained 23 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 13 |
| (1Q: 04:10) Extra point by Mason Crosby was good. Pittsburgh 14, Houston 14 |
| (1Q: 03:51) Mason Crosby kicked off 53 yards from the HOU30. Torrie Cox returned the ball 26 yards to the PIT43. Tackled by Shawn Rife. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT43 (1Q: 03:31) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Easter. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 02:54) Ralph Strong ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Torres. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU47 (1Q: 02:24) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Charles Rogers. DE Zach Burnett blocked the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pote and Jarvis are blitzing. 3-10-HOU47 (1Q: 02:15) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Jeffrey Rodriguez for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Steven Schroder. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 02:06) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Javon Walker. DT Brenden Torres hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU42 (1Q: 01:57) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. S Kent Jarvis defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Johnston, Barrett and Schroder are blitzing. 3-10-HOU42 (1Q: 01:47) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 10 yards. Tackled by S Donnell Hoffman. Rogers gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Hoffman is blitzing. 1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 01:19) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Ralph Strong. DE Cornelius Carpenter blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU32 (1Q: 01:09) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Javon Walker for 20 yards. Tackled by ILB Will Johnston. Walker gained 20 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU12 (1Q: 00:34) Ralph Strong ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by ILB Will Johnston. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-HOU11 (2Q: 15:00) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-9-HOU11 (2Q: 14:55) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Javon Walker. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| 4-9-HOU11 (2Q: 14:47) Jay Feely attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 17, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 14:40) Jay Feely kicked off 67 yards from the PIT30. Eric Smith returned the ball 15 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Gino Moss. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 14:06) Byron Leftwich sacked by DT Lamar Bayh for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Aaron Cheatwood. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-HOU13 (2Q: 13:23) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Roger Godwin for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Domonique Foxworth. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-9-HOU19 (2Q: 12:45) Byron Leftwich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Rick Stanek. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Pittsburgh's Norm McCormick was hurt on the play. |
| 4-9-HOU19 (2Q: 12:39) Jamie Burton punted 31 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Jerome Collins. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 12:28) Ralph Strong ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Dvoracek, assisted by S Eric Smith. Pittsburgh's Javon Walker was hurt on the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Schroder is blitzing. 2-7-HOU40 (2Q: 11:43) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Dusty Dvoracek. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU36 (2Q: 11:11) Ralph Strong ran around left end for 36 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Greg Eslinger. Pittsburgh 23, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 11:11) Extra point by Jay Feely was good. Pittsburgh 24, Houston 14 |
| (2Q: 10:54) Jay Feely kicked off 63 yards from the PIT30. Eric Smith returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU26. Tackled by Dominic Gardiner. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU26 (2Q: 10:23) Byron Leftwich sacked by DE David Vance for a loss of 6 yards. Vance simply blew through Keith Bumgarner to reach the quarterback and knock him down. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-16-HOU20 (2Q: 09:50) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerald Stephens, assisted by DE Martin Warren. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Stephens is blitzing. 3-10-HOU26 (2Q: 09:14) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tim Anderson. |
| 4-9-HOU27 (2Q: 08:46) Jamie Burton punted 30 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the kick 16 yards to the HOU41. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Pote and Chillar are blitzing. 1-10-PIT40 (2Q: 08:35) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Arnaz Battle for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Will Johnston. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-2-PIT48 (2Q: 07:51) Ralph Strong ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Brandon Chillar. Key block delivered by Greg Eslinger. Eslinger ran over Steven Schroder to set up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:35) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jeffrey Rodriguez. DE Cornelius Carpenter blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pote is blitzing. 2-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:26) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Strong. OLB Rickey Pote hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Barrett is blitzing. 3-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:18) Patrick Moore pass was dropped by WR Arnaz Battle. |
| 4-10-HOU46 (2Q: 07:11) Tony Eloms punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU01 (2Q: 07:00) Skip Jamison ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE David Vance. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU01 (2Q: 06:27) Tony Coffey ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Brodrick Bunkley, assisted by S Troy Polamalu. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU06 (2Q: 06:18) Tony Coffey ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram. Key block delivered by Chris Chester. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU15 (2Q: 05:31) Skip Jamison ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Tim Anderson. Key block delivered by Chris Chester. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-5-HOU20 (2Q: 04:47) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Roger Godwin for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Torrie Cox, assisted by CB Domonique Foxworth. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 04:13) Tony Coffey ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-9-HOU32 (2Q: 03:56) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Roger Godwin for 23 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Rod Calico. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Godwin gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 03:34) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 29 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Flynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jackson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT16 (2Q: 03:18) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for TE T.J. Ross. ILB Clint Ingram defended the pass. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT16 (2Q: 03:11) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Jerome Collins. S Troy Polamalu defended the pass. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT16 (2Q: 03:02) Skip Jamison ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Calico. |
| 4-7-PIT13 (2Q: 02:42) Mason Crosby attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 24, Houston 17 |
| (2Q: 02:37) Mason Crosby kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Torrie Cox returned the ball 47 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Steven Schroder. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Pote, Schroder and Jarvis are blitzing. 1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 02:18) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Barrett, assisted by ILB Will Johnston. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-HOU34 (2Q: 02:01) Patrick Moore pass completed to TE Norm Tatum for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Alex Easter. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 01:52) Ralph Strong ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Will Johnston, assisted by OLB Brandon Chillar. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-11-HOU26 (2Q: 01:32) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Dominic Gardiner. DT Dusty Dvoracek blocked the pass. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Pote is blitzing. 3-11-HOU26 (2Q: 01:28) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. S Kent Jarvis knocked the ball out of his grasp. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-11-HOU26 (2Q: 01:22) Jay Feely attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the right. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU33 (2Q: 01:15) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Stanek. DE David Vance hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stephens and Polamalu are blitzing. 2-10-HOU33 (2Q: 01:09) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 7 yards. Tackled by DE David Vance. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-3-HOU40 (2Q: 00:53) Byron Leftwich pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Tony Coffey. DE David Vance blocked the pass. |
| 4-3-HOU40 (2Q: 00:41) Jamie Burton punted 28 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the kick 2 yards to the PIT34. Tackled by Justin Green. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 00:32) Ralph Strong ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by CB Eric Green. Key block delivered by Marty Howard. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jay Feely kicked off 69 yards from the PIT30. Eric Smith returned the ball 12 yards to the HOU13. Tackled by Herman Wight. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU13 (3Q: 14:41) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 8 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Flynn. Jackson gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU21 (3Q: 14:09) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Domonique Foxworth, assisted by DE Martin Warren. Ross gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU28 (3Q: 13:24) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-HOU33 (3Q: 13:03) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Walter Garrison. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Illegal Formation. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU28 (3Q: 12:53) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 19 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Marshall Flynn. Jackson gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Neale is blitzing. 1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 12:09) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Justin Green for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU47 (3Q: 11:23) Byron Leftwich pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Chad Jackson. DE David Vance blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU47 (3Q: 11:14) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerald Stephens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Stanek gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-2-PIT45 (3Q: 10:50) Jamie Burton punted 45 yards. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT20 (3Q: 10:44) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. DE Cornelius Carpenter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-10-PIT20 (3Q: 10:41) Patrick Moore pass completed to FB Troy Fleming for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Terrell Barrett. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT30 (3Q: 09:58) Ralph Strong ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Quinn Pitcock. Key block delivered by Marty Howard. Howard ran over Cornelius Carpenter to set up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-PIT36 (3Q: 09:28) Ralph Strong ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Brenden Torres. Key block delivered by Marty Howard. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT41 (3Q: 08:46) Ralph Strong ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by CB Steven Schroder. Key block delivered by Matt Light. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 08:20) Ralph Strong ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Dusty Dvoracek. DT Dusty Dvoracek knocked down Marty Howard to break up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-9-HOU48 (3Q: 07:35) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 14 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis. Rogers gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:56) Ralph Strong ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Green. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-6-HOU30 (3Q: 06:18) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jeffrey Rodriguez. OLB Rickey Pote defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 06:09) Ralph Strong ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by OLB Brandon Chillar. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-7-HOU22 (3Q: 05:28) Ralph Strong ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Steven Schroder. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-3-HOU18 (3Q: 04:46) Ralph Strong ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis. Key block delivered by Greg Eslinger. |
| Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU14 (3Q: 03:59) Patrick Moore sacked by DE Cornelius Carpenter for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Dan Santucci. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-15-HOU19 (3Q: 03:17) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-15-HOU19 (3Q: 03:07) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-10-HOU14 (3Q: 02:59) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. ILB Will Johnston knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 4-10-HOU14 (3Q: 02:51) Jay Feely attempted a 31 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 17 |
| (3Q: 02:43) Jay Feely kicked off 79 yards from the PIT30. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 02:43) Byron Leftwich scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Calico. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-5-HOU25 (3Q: 02:08) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Jackson. CB Domonique Foxworth defended the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-5-HOU25 (3Q: 01:59) Byron Leftwich pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE T.J. Ross. |
| 4-5-HOU25 (3Q: 01:53) Jamie Burton punted 43 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the kick 7 yards to the PIT39. Tackled by Roger Godwin. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Chillar is blitzing. 1-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:43) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Strong. OLB Brandon Chillar hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT39 (3Q: 01:36) Ralph Strong ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kent Jarvis, assisted by OLB Rickey Pote. Houston's Terrell Barrett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-4-PIT45 (3Q: 01:05) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Strong. DT Dusty Dvoracek hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| 4-4-PIT45 (3Q: 01:01) Tony Eloms punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU05. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU05 (3Q: 00:53) Tony Coffey ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Key block delivered by Anthony Clements. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-HOU11 (3Q: 00:10) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Jackson. DT Brodrick Bunkley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU11 (3Q: 00:07) Byron Leftwich pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE T.J. Ross. DT Brodrick Bunkley blocked the pass. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| 4-4-HOU11 (4Q: 15:00) Jamie Burton punted 37 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez called for a fair catch at the HOU48. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU48 (4Q: 14:52) Ralph Strong ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Zach Burnett, assisted by OLB Rickey Pote. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-7-HOU45 (4Q: 14:13) Ralph Strong ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Rickey Pote. CB Eric Green knocked down Matt Light to break up the play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-6-HOU44 (4Q: 13:39) Patrick Moore pass was dropped by WR Jeffrey Rodriguez. |
| 4-6-HOU44 (4Q: 13:32) Tony Eloms punted 44 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 13:25) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Chad Jackson. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 13:17) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jerome Collins for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Domonique Foxworth. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-8-HOU22 (4Q: 12:36) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Roger Godwin for 21 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. Godwin gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU43 (4Q: 11:57) Skip Jamison ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Lamar Bayh. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-8-HOU45 (4Q: 11:10) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 14 yards. Tackled by S Marshall Flynn. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jackson gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-PIT41 (4Q: 10:32) Skip Jamison ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Torrie Cox, assisted by S Marshall Flynn. Key block delivered by Sean McBurrows. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stephens and Polamalu are blitzing. 2-17-PIT48 (4Q: 10:25) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Tony Coffey for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Domonique Foxworth. Coffey gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stephens is blitzing. 3-5-PIT36 (4Q: 09:46) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-PIT41 (4Q: 09:39) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerald Stephens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 09:32) Byron Leftwich sacked by DT Brodrick Bunkley for a loss of 4 yards. Bunkley ran right past Sean McBurrows and knocked down the quarterback. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT31 (4Q: 09:18) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Chad Jackson. |
| Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT31 (4Q: 09:08) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by TE Jerome Collins. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 09:00) Byron Leftwich sacked by DE David Vance for a loss of 5 yards. Vance ran right past Cameron Stephenson and knocked down the quarterback. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-15-PIT21 (4Q: 08:31) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-16-PIT22 (4Q: 08:00) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Chad Jackson. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-16-PIT22 (4Q: 07:52) Mason Crosby attempted a 39 yard field goal and succeeded. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 20 |
| (4Q: 07:47) Mason Crosby kicked off 52 yards from the HOU30. Torrie Cox returned the ball 36 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Roger Godwin. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU46 (4Q: 07:15) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Strong. DE Cornelius Carpenter hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU46 (4Q: 07:06) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jarvis is blitzing. 3-10-HOU46 (4Q: 06:57) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jeffrey Rodriguez. DE Cornelius Carpenter blocked the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-10-HOU46 (4Q: 06:47) Tony Eloms punted 46 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 06:40) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rick Stanek. DT Brodrick Bunkley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-HOU10 (4Q: 06:33) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jerome Collins for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Martin Warren. Collins gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-19-HOU11 (4Q: 06:08) Tony Coffey ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram, assisted by OLB Walter Garrison. |
| Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Stephens and Ingram are blitzing. 3-18-HOU12 (4Q: 05:43) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Rick Stanek for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Calico. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| 4-11-HOU19 (4Q: 05:13) Jamie Burton punted 43 yards. Jeffrey Rodriguez returned the kick 12 yards to the PIT50. Tackled by Matthew Burley. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 05:02) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ralph Strong. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-10-PIT50 (4Q: 04:53) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. DT Dusty Dvoracek hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Schroder is blitzing. 3-10-PIT50 (4Q: 04:45) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Charles Rogers. CB Eric Green defended the pass. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-10-PIT50 (4Q: 04:35) Tony Eloms punted 50 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 04:28) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Justin Green for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Calico, assisted by ILB Clint Ingram. Green gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-4-HOU26 (4Q: 04:07) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jerome Collins for 7 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:23) Byron Leftwich pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Chad Jackson. CB Rod Calico defended the pass. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU33 (4Q: 03:17) Byron Leftwich pass completed to RB Skip Jamison for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Calico. Jamison gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT48 (4Q: 03:12) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 6 yards. Tackled by S Troy Polamalu. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-4-PIT42 (4Q: 02:54) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by WR Rick Stanek. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-PIT42 (4Q: 02:46) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE T.J. Ross for 42 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Pittsburgh 27, Houston 26 |
| (4Q: 02:46) Extra point by Mason Crosby was good. Pittsburgh 27, Houston 27 |
| (4Q: 02:25) Mason Crosby kicked off 54 yards from the HOU30. Torrie Cox returned the ball 21 yards to the PIT37. Tackled by Kerry Mabe. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT37 (4Q: 02:19) Patrick Moore pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. DE Cornelius Carpenter blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-PIT37 (4Q: 02:09) Patrick Moore sacked by DT Dusty Dvoracek and DE Cornelius Carpenter for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by D.J. Andersen. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 3-17-PIT30 (4Q: 02:00) Patrick Moore pass completed to WR Charles Rogers for 36 yards. Tackled by CB Eric Green. Rogers gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU34 (4Q: 02:00) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Arnaz Battle. CB Steven Schroder defended the pass. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-20-HOU44 (4Q: 01:52) Patrick Moore pass completed to RB Ralph Strong for 1 yard. Tackled by S Donnell Hoffman. |
| Pittsburgh: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-19-HOU43 (4Q: 01:31) Patrick Moore pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dominic Gardiner. DE Zach Burnett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-19-HOU43 (4Q: 01:25) Patrick Moore pass was dropped by WR Charles Rogers. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-19-HOU43 (4Q: 01:17) Jay Feely attempted a 60 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar. Houston's Eric Smith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 01:10) Byron Leftwich pass was dropped by TE T.J. Ross. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-PIT50 (4Q: 01:01) Byron Leftwich pass completed to WR Chad Jackson for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Clint Ingram, assisted by CB Rod Calico. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Jackson gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Pittsburgh's Martin Warren was hurt on the play. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 00:43) Byron Leftwich pass completed to FB Justin Green for 16 yards. Tackled by CB Domonique Foxworth. Green gained 14 yards after the catch. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 00:34) Byron Leftwich pass completed to TE Jerome Collins for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Jerald Stephens. Collins gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 1-5-PIT05 (4Q: 00:09) Mason Crosby attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 30, Pittsburgh 27 |
| (4Q: 00:03) Mason Crosby kicked off 71 yards from the HOU30. Touchback. |
| Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 00:03) Patrick Moore sacked by OLB Rickey Pote for a loss of 16 yards. Sack allowed by Marty Howard. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Final Score: Houston Texans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 27 |