| Played in Miami, FL, weather: 87 degrees, fair, 7 mph wind. |
| Houston won the toss and elected to receive. |
| Start of first quarter. |
| (1Q: 15:00) Gene Brophy kicked off 66 yards from the MIA30. Korey Shannon returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Nolan Metzenbaum. |
| Houston: 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. 1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 14:32) Wayne Griffith scrambled for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips 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. 2-8-HOU33 (1Q: 13:58) Billy Joe Bolender ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard, assisted by DT Kelvin Davidson. Key block delivered by J.C. Franklin. |
| Houston: 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. George is blitzing. 1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 13:35) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Harold Francis for 13 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Francis gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Hill is blitzing. 1-10-MIA43 (1Q: 12:55) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Harold Francis for -1 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by DE Joe Malone. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-11-MIA44 (1Q: 12:27) Wayne Griffith pass completed to TE Carl Coles for 34 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Jon Henry. Coles gained 27 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA10 (1Q: 12:00) Jerry Stai ran around right end for 9 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins. Stai made a great move on Richie Zimmerman. Key block delivered by Richie Anderson. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-MIA01 (1Q: 11:36) Billy Joe Bolender ran around right end for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Carl Coles. Houston's Roman Robertson was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game. Houston 6, Miami 0 |
| (1Q: 11:36) Extra point by Jason Winn was good. Houston 7, Miami 0 |
| (1Q: 11:26) Jason Winn kicked off 66 yards from the HOU30. Donny Baily returned the ball 23 yards to the MIA27. Tackled by Edwin Jett. PENALTY: Miami was called for an Illegal Block on the Kick Return. |
| Miami: 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. 1-10-MIA13 (1Q: 10:50) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Benney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Baily gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: I formation, 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-MIA23 (1Q: 10:19) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donny Baily. DE Roger Becker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: 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. 2-10-MIA23 (1Q: 10:11) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 18 yards. Tackled by OLB Ellis Carpenter, assisted by CB Korey Shannon. Baily gained 8 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA41 (1Q: 09:48) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 40 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. Cordell gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Benney, Carpenter and Weber are blitzing. 1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 09:06) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Johnson. Andersen gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-1-HOU01 (1Q: 08:29) Shannon Kerr ran outside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Shannon Allen. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU02 (1Q: 07:47) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston 7, Miami 6 |
| (1Q: 07:47) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 7, Houston 7 |
| (1Q: 07:42) Gene Brophy kicked off 68 yards from the MIA30. Korey Shannon returned the ball 30 yards to the HOU32. Tackled by Kelly Lockard. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (1Q: 07:10) Billy Joe Bolender ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by S Kelly Lockard. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Kiner is blitzing. 2-10-HOU32 (1Q: 06:44) Billy Joe Bolender ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Andrew Kiner, assisted by DT Roy Gaines. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Lockard is blitzing. 3-8-HOU34 (1Q: 06:12) Wayne Griffith pass was intended for WR Scottie Owens and was intercepted by S Jon Henry at the MIA50. Tackled by Scottie Owens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA50 (1Q: 06:04) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Bidney. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kerr gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU43 (1Q: 05:31) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Bidney. |
| Miami: I 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. 3-1-HOU41 (1Q: 05:06) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Shannon Kerr. S Darrin Gordon defended the pass. |
| 4-1-HOU41 (1Q: 05:00) Willie Gower punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 04:54) Wayne Griffith pass completed to FB Wally Hulbert for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Andrew Kiner. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-8-HOU22 (1Q: 04:16) Billy Joe Bolender ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. |
| 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. 3-6-HOU24 (1Q: 03:46) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR J.C. Ferguson for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Seth George. Ferguson gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: 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-HOU32 (1Q: 03:03) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Gabe Peters for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair, assisted by DT Marshall Andruzzi. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 02:27) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. DE Emmitt Castroll drove right through Van Drake to hurry the quarterback. |
| Houston: Strong 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. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing. 2-10-HOU47 (1Q: 02:20) Billy Joe Bolender ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kelvin Davidson, assisted by DT Roy Gaines. |
| 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. 3-7-MIA50 (1Q: 01:48) Wayne Griffith pass was dropped by RB Billy Joe Bolender. |
| 4-7-MIA50 (1Q: 01:42) Duane Miller punted 43 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the MIA07. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA07 (1Q: 01:31) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Foreman. DE Harold Barginski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: Strong 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. 2-10-MIA07 (1Q: 01:27) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Cordell. DT Shannon Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-MIA07 (1Q: 01:17) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Poole. DE Harold Barginski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-MIA07 (1Q: 01:07) Willie Gower punted 35 yards. Korey Shannon called for a fair catch at the MIA42. |
| 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. 1-10-MIA42 (1Q: 00:59) Jerry Stai ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy, assisted by ILB B.J. Hill. |
| 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. 2-8-MIA40 (1Q: 00:30) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Owens. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. George is blitzing. 3-8-MIA40 (1Q: 00:23) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Ferguson. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-MIA40 (1Q: 00:12) Duane Miller punted 36 yards. The ball was downed at the MIA04. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIA04 (1Q: 00:01) Shannon Kerr ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Rico Mayes. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. McGee flattened Lance Bidney to ensure the play's success. |
| Start of second quarter. |
| Miami: 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-MIA15 (2Q: 15:00) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Foreman. DT Louie Korr drove right through Joel Cote to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-17-MIA08 (2Q: 14:53) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo. Foreman gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA27 (2Q: 14:26) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Shannon. Andersen gained 7 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. |
| Miami: Strong 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. Benney and Riley are blitzing. 1-10-MIA39 (2Q: 14:20) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Shannon Allen, assisted by CB Chad Johnson. Cordell gained 6 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined. |
| Miami: I 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-HOU49 (2Q: 14:10) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Donny Baily. DT Shannon Allen hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: 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. 2-10-HOU49 (2Q: 14:04) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Roger Becker. Peterson gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Benney and Riley are blitzing. 3-2-HOU41 (2Q: 13:34) Gilbert Coffey scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Shannon and assisted by ILB Lance Bidney. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (2Q: 13:02) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr. |
| Miami: I 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. Benney and Bidney are blitzing. 2-8-HOU30 (2Q: 12:17) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Riley. |
| Miami: 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. Benney is blitzing. 3-8-HOU30 (2Q: 11:54) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Eric Poole. OLB Willie Benney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-8-HOU30 (2Q: 11:48) Gene Brophy attempted a 47 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 10, Houston 7 |
| (2Q: 11:40) Gene Brophy kicked off 56 yards from the MIA30. Korey Shannon returned the ball 29 yards to the HOU43. Tackled by Eric Poole. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 11:16) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Ferguson. ILB B.J. Hill knocked the ball out of his grasp. |
| 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. Hill is blitzing. 2-10-HOU43 (2Q: 11:04) Wayne Griffith sacked by ILB B.J. Hill for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Leroy McCarthy. |
| Houston: I 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. Wilkins, Hill and George are blitzing. 3-19-HOU34 (2Q: 10:25) Wayne Griffith scrambled for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair. PENALTY: Miami was called for Defensive Holding. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 10:15) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR J.C. Ferguson for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair. |
| Houston: Strong formation, 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. Wilkins and Lockard are blitzing. 1-10-MIA43 (2Q: 09:36) Billy Joe Bolender ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard, assisted by DT Roy Gaines. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-MIA40 (2Q: 08:57) Billy Joe Bolender ran a trap outside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins, assisted by DT Marshall Andruzzi. Key block delivered by Van Drake. |
| Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA33 (2Q: 08:21) Billy Joe Bolender ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. |
| Houston: Weak 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. Wilkins is blitzing. 2-7-MIA30 (2Q: 07:38) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Harold Francis for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Francis gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Houston: 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. Wilkins is blitzing. 1-10-MIA16 (2Q: 07:15) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Carl Coles. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-MIA16 (2Q: 07:09) Jerry Stai ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins. ILB B.J. Hill crushed Al Geis to wreck the play. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-MIA18 (2Q: 06:29) Wayne Griffith pass completed to TE Carl Coles for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Seth George. PENALTY: Houston was called for an Ineligible Receiver Downfield. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-7-MIA13 (2Q: 06:21) Jason Winn attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 10, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 06:15) Jason Winn kicked off 69 yards from the HOU30. Eric Poole returned the ball 22 yards to the MIA23. Tackled by Bryant Beustring. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Carpenter is blitzing. 1-10-MIA23 (2Q: 05:48) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darnell Foreman. ILB Lance Bidney defended the pass. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-MIA23 (2Q: 05:40) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Eric Poole for 30 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Riley. Poole gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU47 (2Q: 04:56) Gilbert Peterson ran a draw inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon, assisted by DT Louie Korr. Key block delivered by Trent McGee. |
| Miami: I 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. Benney is blitzing. 2-5-HOU42 (2Q: 04:33) PENALTY: Miami was called for a False Start. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Benney is blitzing. 2-10-HOU47 (2Q: 04:23) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Lionel Green for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Bidney. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU41 (2Q: 03:53) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Cordell. DE Harold Barginski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-4-HOU41 (2Q: 03:49) Willie Gower punted 41 yards. Touchback. |
| Houston: Pro 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. 1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 03:42) Wayne Griffith sacked by DE Emmitt Castroll for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Leroy McCarthy. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Wayne Griffith on the HOU15. |
| Houston: 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. Wilkins is blitzing. 2-15-HOU15 (2Q: 03:19) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. OLB Donovan Wilkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-15-HOU15 (2Q: 03:07) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Edwin Jett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-15-HOU15 (2Q: 02:57) Duane Miller punted 28 yards. Eric Poole called for a fair catch at the HOU43. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 02:48) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, 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-HOU31 (2Q: 02:29) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Ross Hassell for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Roger Becker. Hassell gained 7 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU21 (2Q: 02:07) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo. Baily gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-9-HOU09 (2Q: 01:59) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Harold Barginski, assisted by OLB Willie Benney. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-5-HOU05 (2Q: 01:38) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-3-HOU03 (2Q: 01:38) Shannon Kerr ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Harvey Dole. Miami 16, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 01:38) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 17, Houston 10 |
| (2Q: 01:31) Gene Brophy kicked off 70 yards from the MIA30. Korey Shannon returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Nolan Metzenbaum. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing. 1-10-HOU04 (2Q: 01:23) Billy Joe Bolender ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Kelvin Davidson, assisted by S Jon Henry. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins, Hill and Lockard are blitzing. 2-8-HOU06 (2Q: 00:52) Billy Joe Bolender ran around left end for 11 yards. Tackled by DT Kelvin Davidson. Key block delivered by Carl Coles. |
| Houston: Weak 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. Wilkins is blitzing. 1-10-HOU17 (2Q: 00:07) Jerry Stai ran outside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines. Key block delivered by Leroy McCarthy. |
| Start of third quarter. |
| (3Q: 15:00) Jason Winn kicked off 60 yards from the HOU30. Donny Baily returned the ball 36 yards to the MIA46. Tackled by Jerry Stai. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA46 (3Q: 14:38) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 12 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Peterson gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 14:00) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Ross Hassell for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Willie Benney. Hassell gained 1 yard after the catch. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-HOU33 (3Q: 13:19) Shannon Kerr ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Roger Becker. DT Shannon Allen crushed Pat Webster to wreck the play. |
| Miami: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-HOU34 (3Q: 12:32) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo. PENALTY: Miami was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-12-HOU44 (3Q: 12:26) Gilbert Coffey pass was intended for RB Gilbert Peterson and was intercepted by OLB Willie Benney at the HOU36. Tackled by Gilbert Peterson. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Houston's Harold Barginski was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 12:15) Wayne Griffith pass completed to TE Carl Coles for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Sinclair. Coles gained 6 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing. 1-10-HOU46 (3Q: 11:36) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU46 (3Q: 11:28) Jerry Stai ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 3-10-HOU46 (3Q: 11:04) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Ferguson. DT Roy Gaines hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU46 (3Q: 11:01) Duane Miller punted 43 yards. Eric Poole returned the kick 26 yards to the MIA37. Tackled by Al White. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-MIA37 (3Q: 10:52) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Ellis Carpenter. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Briles is blitzing. 2-4-MIA43 (3Q: 10:14) Gilbert Peterson ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr, assisted by ILB Preston Donner. Key block delivered by Pat Webster. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-MIA47 (3Q: 09:35) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Rob Andersen for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Ellis Carpenter. Andersen gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 2-1-HOU44 (3Q: 08:56) Shannon Kerr ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Johnson, assisted by DT Louie Korr. Key block delivered by Sherman Gaylor. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU42 (3Q: 08:16) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to FB Jared Fredrickson for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo. Fredrickson gained 3 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-2-HOU34 (3Q: 07:50) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Darnell Foreman for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Chad Johnson. |
| Miami: Single-Back 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-HOU32 (3Q: 07:18) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. |
| Miami: I 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. 2-8-HOU30 (3Q: 06:42) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to WR Donny Baily for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Shannon. Baily gained 4 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bidney is blitzing. 1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 06:06) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Gilbert Peterson for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Shannon, assisted by S Darrin Gordon. Peterson gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-1-HOU02 (3Q: 05:31) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr, assisted by DE Harold Barginski. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 3-1-HOU02 (3Q: 05:02) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Shannon Kerr for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Miami 23, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 05:02) Extra point by Gene Brophy was good. Miami 24, Houston 10 |
| (3Q: 04:57) Gene Brophy kicked off 74 yards from the MIA30. Touchback. |
| Houston: I 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-HOU20 (3Q: 04:57) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Harold Francis for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy. Francis gained 5 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU32 (3Q: 04:33) Billy Joe Bolender ran around right end for 13 yards. Tackled by DT Roy Gaines. Key block delivered by Leroy McCarthy. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU45 (3Q: 04:00) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. CB Billy Sinclair defended the pass. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-10-HOU45 (3Q: 03:52) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. S Jon Henry defended the pass. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU45 (3Q: 03:49) Wayne Griffith pass was intended for WR Scottie Owens and was intercepted by CB Seth George at the MIA29. The interception was returned 5 yards. Tackled by Scottie Owens. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA34 (3Q: 03:40) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr, assisted by ILB Preston Donner. Key block delivered by Pat Webster. |
| Miami: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-5-MIA39 (3Q: 03:11) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jared Fredrickson. OLB Willie Benney defended the pass. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. 3-5-MIA39 (3Q: 03:06) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Lionel Green for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon, assisted by OLB Ellis Carpenter. Green gained 1 yard after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-MIA44 (3Q: 03:01) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-6-MIA48 (3Q: 02:40) Shannon Kerr ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-MIA50 (3Q: 01:53) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to TE Harold Cordell for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo, assisted by S Darrin Gordon. Cordell gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:29) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Roger Becker. |
| Miami: 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. Benney is blitzing. 2-10-HOU44 (3Q: 01:05) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. CB Chad Johnson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU44 (3Q: 00:59) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Harold Cordell. DE Roger Becker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| 4-10-HOU44 (3Q: 00:53) Willie Gower punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01. |
| Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU01 (3Q: 00:44) Billy Joe Bolender ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Joe Malone, assisted by OLB Donovan Wilkins. |
| Start of fourth quarter. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. 2-8-HOU03 (4Q: 15:00) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Harold Francis for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Seth George. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Miami was called for Illegal Contact. The penalty was declined. |
| Houston: Pro 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-HOU16 (4Q: 14:51) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. DE Emmitt Castroll drove right through Al Geis to hurry the quarterback. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins is blitzing. 2-10-HOU16 (4Q: 14:42) Wayne Griffith sacked by DT Kelvin Davidson for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Richie Anderson. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Hill and Henry are blitzing. 3-16-HOU10 (4Q: 13:57) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Owens. CB Richie Hardy defended the pass. |
| 4-16-HOU10 (4Q: 13:49) Duane Miller punted 55 yards. Eric Poole returned the kick 15 yards to the MIA50. Tackled by Al White. |
| Miami: 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-MIA50 (4Q: 13:40) Gilbert Coffey pass completed to RB Lionel Green for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Lance Bidney, assisted by OLB Ellis Carpenter. Green gained 7 yards after the catch. |
| Miami: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. 2-3-HOU43 (4Q: 13:12) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Ross Hassell. DE Harold Barginski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Briles is blitzing. 3-3-HOU43 (4Q: 13:04) Gilbert Coffey sacked by DE Roger Becker for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Sherman Gaylor. |
| 4-9-HOU49 (4Q: 12:22) Willie Gower punted 48 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU01. |
| Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-10-HOU01 (4Q: 12:11) Jerry Stai ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kelly Lockard. Key block delivered by Richie Anderson. |
| Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 2-2-HOU09 (4Q: 11:29) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Carl Coles. DE Emmitt Castroll drove right through Leroy McCarthy to hurry the quarterback. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins is blitzing. 3-2-HOU09 (4Q: 11:23) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing. 3-6-HOU05 (4Q: 11:18) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for WR Harold Francis. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined. |
| 4-6-HOU05 (4Q: 11:12) Duane Miller punted 49 yards. Eric Poole returned the kick 14 yards to the HOU40. Tackled by Dean Dunn. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 11:01) Gilbert Coffey pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Rob Andersen. DT Louie Korr blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Miami: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Carpenter is blitzing. 2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:57) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Gilbert Peterson. DT Louie Korr hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:51) Gilbert Coffey pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rob Andersen. DE Roger Becker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. |
| 4-10-HOU40 (4Q: 10:45) Willie Gower punted 31 yards. Korey Shannon called for a fair catch at the HOU09. |
| Houston: 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. Wilkins is blitzing. 1-10-HOU09 (4Q: 10:34) Wayne Griffith pass completed to RB Billy Joe Bolender for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding. |
| Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. 1-14-HOU05 (4Q: 10:28) Jerry Stai ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB B.J. Hill. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-13-HOU06 (4Q: 09:42) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Scottie Owens for 11 yards. Tackled by S Jon Henry. Owens gained 2 yards after the catch. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. 3-2-HOU17 (4Q: 09:01) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Scottie Owens for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Richie Hardy. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU29 (4Q: 08:23) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Wilkins and Hill are blitzing. 2-10-HOU29 (4Q: 08:15) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR J.C. Ferguson. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. PENALTY: Houston was called for Intentional Grounding. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-20-HOU19 (4Q: 08:06) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Scottie Owens. S Jon Henry defended the pass. |
| 4-20-HOU19 (4Q: 07:58) Duane Miller punted 40 yards. Eric Poole returned the kick 7 yards to the MIA48. Tackled by Al White. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-10-MIA48 (4Q: 07:47) Gilbert Peterson ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Louie Korr. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 2-9-MIA49 (4Q: 07:02) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr. |
| Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-4-HOU46 (4Q: 06:19) Gilbert Peterson ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Frankie Riley. |
| 4-4-HOU46 (4Q: 05:35) Willie Gower punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the HOU03. |
| Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU03 (4Q: 05:28) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown quickly to avoid the safety, intended for TE Carl Coles. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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. 2-10-HOU03 (4Q: 05:18) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU03 (4Q: 05:12) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR Gabe Peters for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Donovan Wilkins. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-8-HOU05 (4Q: 04:50) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Edwin Jett. CB Billy Sinclair defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Miami: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 1-5-HOU05 (4Q: 04:44) Shannon Kerr ran around left end for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Rod Lindo, assisted by OLB Ellis Carpenter. |
| Miami: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. 2-7-HOU07 (4Q: 04:01) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. |
| Miami: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bidney is blitzing. 3-6-HOU06 (4Q: 03:14) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Harold Barginski. |
| 4-1-HOU01 (4Q: 02:30) Gene Brophy attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 27, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 02:22) Gene Brophy kicked off 73 yards from the MIA30. Korey Shannon returned the ball 39 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Richie Hardy. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 02:16) Wayne Griffith pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU36 (4Q: 02:08) Wayne Griffith sacked by DE Joe Malone and DE Emmitt Castroll for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Leroy McCarthy. |
| Official time out for the two-minute warning. |
| Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-15-HOU31 (4Q: 02:00) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. DE Emmitt Castroll hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. |
| Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-15-HOU31 (4Q: 01:50) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Edwin Jett. DE Joe Malone hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Miami: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU31 (4Q: 01:40) Gilbert Peterson ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. Key block delivered by Jared Fredrickson. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. |
| Miami: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU13 (4Q: 01:34) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon, assisted by DT Shannon Allen. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Miami: 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. 2-9-HOU12 (4Q: 01:22) Shannon Kerr ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| Miami: Strong 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. 3-9-HOU12 (4Q: 01:13) Gilbert Peterson ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. |
| Houston called a time out. |
| 4-7-HOU10 (4Q: 01:05) Gene Brophy attempted a 27 yard field goal and succeeded. Miami 30, Houston 10 |
| (4Q: 00:57) Gene Brophy kicked off 71 yards from the MIA30. Gabe Peters returned the ball 24 yards to the HOU23. Tackled by Kelly Lockard. Houston's Scottie Owens was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious hamstring injury. |
| Houston: Single-Back 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-HOU23 (4Q: 00:51) Wayne Griffith pass completed to WR J.C. Ferguson for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Seth George. Ferguson gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:35) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. DE Emmitt Castroll drove right through Al Geis to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 2-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:25) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Harold Francis. S Richie Zimmerman defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. |
| Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 3-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:18) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. S Kelly Lockard defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. |
| Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. 4-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:11) Wayne Griffith pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gabe Peters. CB Billy Sinclair defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage. The ball goes over on downs. |
| Miami: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. 1-10-HOU40 (4Q: 00:02) Gilbert Coffey dropped to one knee for -2 yards. |
| Final Score: Miami Mercenaries 30, Houston Barons 10 |