Regular Season Week 9: Lions at Texans
October 29, 2017 67° NRG Stadium
Attendance: 43,287 (60%)
HOU has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (15:00) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 28 for 3 yards. Tackle by 53-Gregory McCartney .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-7-HOU 28 (14:21) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 37 for 9 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North . 40-Travis Matthews made a great move on the CB. DET 53-Gregory McCartney was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-10-HOU 37 (13:42) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Robert Wright .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
2-7-HOU 40 (13:08) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 29-Bill Watson . incomplete, intended for 81-Mark Swenson .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-7-HOU 40 (13:04) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 40 for -1 yards. Tackle by 92-Leon Martinez . 42-William Haskell missed that block completely.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
4-7-HOU 40 (12:19) 9-Bobby Reed punts 45 yards to DET 15. 84-Thomas Ferris to DET 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 57-Michael Hill .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 17 (12:11) 10-Anthony Manzella pass Pass knocked down by 33-Charles Knudson . incomplete, intended for 33-Ronnie West .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-10-DET 17 (12:08) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 23 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
3-3-DET 23 (11:25) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to DET 30 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-10-DET 30 (10:46) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 30 for a short loss. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Run Key
2-10-DET 30 (10:02) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-4-DET 36 (9:28) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 30-Scott Nixon to DET 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
1-10-DET 43 (8:47) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 44 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
2-9-DET 44 (8:09) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 45 for 1 yards. Tackle by 78-Justin Perea .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
3-8-DET 45 (7:36) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to HOU 44 for 11 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-HOU 44 (7:03) 36-Kelley Severson ran to HOU 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
2-5-HOU 40 (6:24) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to HOU 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose . HOU 55-Jason Ambrose was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
1-10-HOU 34 (5:44) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to HOU 28 for 6 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
2-4-HOU 28 (5:06) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 81-Lawrence Molina to HOU 22 for 5 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 22 (4:24) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to HOU 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson . Nice job by 89-Lonnie Marshall on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-5-HOU 18 (3:42) 36-Kelley Severson ran to HOU 13 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
3-1-HOU 13 (3:06) 10-Anthony Manzella ran to HOU 10 for 3 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-HOU 10 (2:28) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to HOU 9 for 1 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver . 12-David Combs made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Double Outs
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-9-HOU 9 (1:44) 36-Kelley Severson ran to HOU 1 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 98-Roy Grantham)
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-4-HOU 4 (1:40) 30-Scott Nixon ran to HOU 3 for 2 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-3-HOU 3 (0:57) 36-Kelley Severson ran to HOU 5 for -2 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-5-HOU 5 (0:18) 11-Jerry Olsen 23 yard field goal is GOOD. PENALTY - Offsides (HOU 57-Michael Hill) (Declined) HOU 0 DET 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(0:16) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 73 yards from DET 35 to HOU -8. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (0:16) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 23 for -2 yards. Tackle by 66-Timothy Deleon . DET 66-Timothy Deleon was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
End of first quarter.
2-12-HOU 23 (15:00) 13-John Raines pass complete to 83-Cory Weiss to HOU 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Gregory McCartney .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
3-11-HOU 24 (14:27) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 28 for 4 yards. Tackle by 32-Charles Holloway .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
4-7-HOU 28 (13:42) 9-Bobby Reed punts 52 yards to DET 20. 84-Thomas Ferris to DET 30 for 10 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 30 (13:33) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to DET 36 for 6 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson . PENALTY - Holding (DET 61-Brian Warren)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
1-16-DET 24 (13:30) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 17 for -7 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
2-23-DET 17 (12:50) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 20 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
3-20-DET 20 (12:16) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West to DET 37 for 17 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
4-3-DET 37 (11:29) 4-George Bunch punts 46 yards to HOU 17. 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 19 for 3 yards. Tackle by 41-Noah Parsons .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 19 (11:22) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 32-Charles Holloway . PENALTY - Facemask (DET 32-Charles Holloway)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 33 (11:19) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-8-HOU 35 (10:41) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 36 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Justin Gregg .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
3-7-HOU 36 (10:08) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 39 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
4-3-HOU 39 (9:31) 9-Bobby Reed punts 66 ya rds to DET -5.4-3-HOU 39 (9:31) 9-Bobby Reed punts 66 yards to DET -5. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 20 (9:23) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to DET 21 for 1 yards. Tackle by 97-Jeffery Northcutt .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-9-DET 21 (8:39) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-6-DET 24 (8:02) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 33 for 9 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . DET 95-Anthony Bergh was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DET 45-George Adams was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DET 54-Paul Alley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. DET 69-James Shake was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 62-Frank Bradley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 3-Frank Sloan was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 9-Bobby Reed was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. HOU 25-Joseph Curry was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
1-10-DET 33 (7:25) 10-Anthony Manzella ran to DET 37 for 4 yards. Tackle by 98-Roy Grantham .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
2-6-DET 37 (6:39) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West to DET 44 for 8 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . 20-Jose Coney was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
1-10-DET 44 (5:55) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 47 for 2 yards. Tackle by 98-Roy Grantham .
Offensive Play: I Formation Power PA Flats
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Run Key
2-8-DET 47 (5:13) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 45 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Roy Grantham . PENALTY - Holding (DET 72-Paul Stoltzfus)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
2-18-DET 37 (5:11) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
3-7-DET 47 (4:31) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 55-Jason Ambrose .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
4-8-DET 46 (3:46) 4-George Bunch punts 44 yards to HOU 10.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (3:37) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 12 for 1 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Strong Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-9-HOU 12 (2:59) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 11 for -1 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
3-10-HOU 11 (2:26) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 17 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
4-4-HOU 17 (2:00) 9-Bobby Reed punts 44 yards to DET 40. 84-Thomas Ferris to DET 44 for 5 yards. Tackle by 79-Adam Stevens .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 44 (1:52) 10-Anthony Manzella pass Pass knocked down by 22-Todd Chow . incomplete, intended for 12-David Combs .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR RB Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
2-10-DET 44 (1:49) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to HOU 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
Pass Key
Timeout DET
3-3-HOU 49 (1:42) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 1-James Shields to HOU 12 for 37 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Timeout DET
1-10-HOU 12 (1:33) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West to HOU 10 for 2 yards. Tackle by 56-Robert Atkins . 33-Ronnie West did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
2-8-HOU 10 (1:10) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to HOU 0 for 10 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 37-David Christensen . Great move by 36-Kelley Severson to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-1-HOU 0 (1:05) 30-Scott Nixon ran for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! HOU 0 DET 9
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
(1:03) Extra point GOOD by 11-Jerry Olsen . HOU 0 DET 10
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:03) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (1:03) 13-John Raines pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 53-Gregory McCartney . 29-Bill Watson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
2-4-HOU 31 (0:23) 13-John Raines pass complete to 3-Frank Sloan to HOU 31 for a short loss. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
End of half.
(15:00) 12-James Kline kicks 68 yards from HOU 35 to DET -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DET 25 (15:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to DET 44 for 19 yards. Tackle by 22-Todd Chow . Nice job by 12-David Combs on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 44 (14:20) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 89-Lonnie Marshall to DET 46 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
2-8-DET 46 (13:45) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 47 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
3-7-DET 47 (13:04) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 46 for -1 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
4-7-DET 46 (12:25) 4-George Bunch punts 45 yards to HOU 9.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 9 (12:17) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 8 for -1 yards. Tackle by 66-Timothy Deleon .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal FB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-11-HOU 8 (11:41) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 29-Bill Watson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle Deep Man
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 18 (10:56) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 21 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-HOU 21 (10:19) 48-Patrick Hawkins ran to HOU 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Run Key
2-2-HOU 29 (9:39) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 29 for 1 yards. Tackle by 59-Justin Gregg . 79-Adam Stevens was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
Run Key
3-2-HOU 29 (9:00) 40-Travis Matthews ran to HOU 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Ted Pearson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
1-10-HOU 31 (8:25) 13-John Raines pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 39 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-3-HOU 39 (7:46) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
1-10-HOU 45 (7:11) 40-Travis Matthews ran to DET 45 for 10 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-DET 45 (6:24) 13-John Raines pass complete to 83-Cory Weiss to DET 33 for 11 yards. Tackle by 49-Jonathan Jackson . Pressure by 97-George Coghlan .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-DET 33 (5:48) 3-Frank Sloan ran to DET 41 for -7 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Weak Pitch Sweep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-17-DET 41 (5:12) 40-Travis Matthews ran to DET 34 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-James Yang .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
3-11-DET 34 (4:30) 3-Frank Sloan ran to DET 27 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Charles Holloway .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Run Key
4-4-DET 27 (3:46) 12-James Kline 44 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-DET 34 (3:43) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 36-Kelley Severson to DET 38 for 4 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Right
Run Key
2-6-DET 38 (3:02) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 37 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
3-7-DET 37 (2:25) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West to DET 40 for 3 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver . Pressure by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
4-4-DET 40 (1:45) 4-George Bunch punts 47 yards to HOU 13. Fair Catch by 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 13 (1:38) 13-John Raines pass complete to 15-Sandy Thomas to HOU 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North . Nice job by 15-Sandy Thomas on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal TE Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-6-HOU 17 (0:53) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 20 for 4 yards. 3-Frank Sloan FUMBLES ( 49-Jonathan Jackson ) recovered by DET-95-Anthony Ber gh at HOU 23. Tackle by 3-Frank Sloan .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong Double LB plus CB3 Blitz
Run Key
1-10-HOU 23 (0:48) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 20-Jose Coney to HOU 8 for 15 yards. Tackle by 37-David Christensen . Great move by 20-Jose Coney to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-8-HOU 8 (0:08) 30-Scott Nixon ran to HOU 9 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Roy Grantham .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
End of third quarter.
2-9-HOU 9 (15:00) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 12-David Combs to HOU 0 for 9 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders . 12-David Combs made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Zone
Pass Key
3-1-HOU 0 (14:21) 10-Anthony Manzella pass complete to 33-Ronnie West for 0 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 33-Ronnie West to get free of his coverage. HOU 0 DET 16
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
(14:19) Extra point GOOD by 11-Jerry Olsen . HOU 0 DET 17
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(14:19) 11-Jerry Olsen kicks 75 yards from DET 35 to HOU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-HOU 25 (14:19) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh . 81-Mark Swenson was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Counter
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-8-HOU 27 (13:46) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 34 for 7 yards. Tackle by 32-Charles Holloway .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Shotgun Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Run Key
3-1-HOU 34 (13:09) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
1-10-HOU 36 (12:31) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 37 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
2-9-HOU 37 (11:47) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 37 for a short gain. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big HB Curls TE Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
3-9-HOU 37 (11:24) 13-John Raines pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 45-George Adams .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big TE Flat Curl
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Pass Key
4-4-HOU 42 (10:59) 9-Bobby Reed punts 39 yards to DET 19.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 19 (10:52) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 30 for 11 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Weak Side Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 30 (10:12) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 38 for 8 yards. Tackle by 25-Joseph Curry .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Run Key
2-2-DET 38 (9:39) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 47 for 8 yards. Tackle by 33-Charles Knudson .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DET 47 (8:53) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 46 for a short loss. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
2-10-DET 46 (8:13) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 48 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Bruce Sanders .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
3-9-DET 48 (7:29) 30-Scott Nixon ran to HOU 48 for 4 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal SLB Middle Blitz
Run Key
4-4-HOU 48 (6:46) 4-George Bunch punts 39 yards to HOU 9. Fair Catch by 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 9 (6:39) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 21-Kip Moran . incomplete, intended for 11-James McFadden .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-10-HOU 9 (6:37) 13-John Raines pass complete to 81-Mark Swenson to HOU 29 for 21 yards. 81-Mark Swenson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 29 (6:09) 13-John Raines pass incomplete, intended for 87-Andrew Wood . PENALTY - Pass Interference (DET 53-Gregory McCartney)
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man Under 1
1-10-HOU 35 (6:06) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 58-Mohammed North . incomplete, intended for 87-Andrew Wood .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Corner Ins
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-10-HOU 35 (6:03) 13-John Raines pass Pass knocked down by 49-Jonathan Jackson . incomplete, intended for 87-Andrew Wood .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-10-HOU 35 (6:00) 13-John Raines sacked at HOU 27 for -7 yards ( 95-Anthony Bergh ). Sack allowed by 81-Mark Swenson . 81-Mark Swenson was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Checkdown
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-17-HOU 27 (5:36) 9-Bobby Reed punts 44 yards to DET 29. 84-Thomas Ferris to DET 35 for 8 yards. Tackle by 54-Rufus Dwyer . DET 84-Thomas Ferris was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 35 (5:27) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Inside LB Blitz
Run Key
2-8-DET 38 (4:48) 30-Scott Nixon ran to DET 35 for -2 yards. Tackle by 59-James Barrow .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
3-10-DET 35 (4:04) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 40 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Run Key
4-5-DET 40 (3:28) 4-George Bunch punts 46 yards to HOU 13. Fair Catch by 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 13 (3:22) 3-Frank Sloan ran to HOU 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 58-Mohammed North .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
Run Key
2-7-HOU 16 (3:00) 42-William Haskell ran to HOU 16 for a short loss. Tackle by 66-Timothy Deleon .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal FB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
Run Key
3-7-HOU 16 (2:41) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran . PENALTY - Holding (HOU 42-William Haskell) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
4-5-HOU 18 (2:37) 9-Bobby Reed punts 44 yards to DET 38. 36-Kelley Severson to DET 46 for 8 yards. Tackle by 65-Steven Scott .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DET 46 (2:28) 30-Scott Nixon ran to HOU 49 for 5 yards. Tackle by 51-Richard Driver .
Offensive Play: Weak I Big HB Lead Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Run Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-5-HOU 49 (2:00) 36-Kelley Severson ran to DET 46 for -5 yards. Tackle by 47-Steven Bradley .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Sweep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
Timeout HOU
3-11-DET 46 (1:55) 10-Anthony Manzella pass Pass knocked down by 33-Charles Knudson . incomplete, intended for 89-Lonnie Marshall .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal WR Deep Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Cover 2
Pass Key
4-11-DET 46 (1:51) 4-George Bunch punts 44 yards to HOU 10. Fair Catch by 15-Sandy Thomas .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-HOU 10 (1:44) 13-John Raines pass complete to 42-William Haskell to HOU 12 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Skinny Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal WLB Outside Blitz
2-8-HOU 12 (1:25) 13-John Raines pass complete to 40-Travis Matthews to HOU 25 for 13 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran . 40-Travis Matthews breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-HOU 25 (1:01) 13-John Raines pass complete to 83-Cory Weiss to HOU 33 for 8 yards. Tackle by 53-Gregory McCartney .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Overload Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double Safety Blitz
2-2-HOU 33 (0:42) 48-Patrick Hawkins ran to HOU 34 for 1 yards. Tackle by 95-Anthony Bergh .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal 3 Deep Zone Flat Left
Run Key
3-2-HOU 34 (0:19) 13-John Raines pass complete to 11-James McFadden to HOU 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 21-Kip Moran . Pressure by 66-Timothy Deleon .
Offensive Play: Split Backs Normal Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Run Key
End of fourth quarter.