Week 8, 2016

Played in Denver, CO, weather: 70 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Austin Bullock kicked off 64 yards from the DEN30. Joel Swank returned the ball 25 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Mo Osborne.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 14:32) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for 18 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Covington gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU49 (1Q: 13:54) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Spencer Spencer for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Jacobs. Spencer gained 16 yards after the catch.
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.
1-10-DEN32 (1Q: 13:09) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Spencer. S Wendell Whisman knocked the ball out of his grasp.
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. Jacobs is blitzing.
2-10-DEN32 (1Q: 13:00) J.J. Kanpurwala sacked by OLB Robbie Jacobs for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mo Young.
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.
3-16-DEN38 (1Q: 12:15) J.J. Kanpurwala pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Spencer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-16-DEN38 (1Q: 12:08) Floyd Simmons attempted a 55 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (1Q: 12:01) Ted Paredes ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon, assisted by S Brent Renze. Paredes made a great move on Lenny Cheatham. Key block delivered by Matt Eng.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:24) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Kressuk. DE Josh Hasting hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:17) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Mo Osborne. DE Josh Hasting hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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, expecting the pass.
3-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:13) William Becker pass completed to TE Moe Gilmore for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Broderick Wright.
4-10-HOU44 (1Q: 10:29) Jake Shelton punted 44 yards. Touchback.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 10:24) J.J. Kanpurwala pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Bryant Covington. DT Gilbert Golding blocked the pass.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU20 (1Q: 10:16) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Leland Burks for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Leon Barker. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-HOU22 (1Q: 09:30) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Covington. CB Nathan Mason knocked the ball out of his grasp.
4-8-HOU22 (1Q: 09:22) Brian Pourdanesh punted 45 yards. Nathan Mason returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN38. Tackled by Harvey Browning.
Denver: 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-DEN38 (1Q: 09:12) J.R. Bouse ran a draw inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Louie Korr, assisted by CB Jerald Willmer. Key block delivered by Russell Turner.
Denver: 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.
2-4-DEN44 (1Q: 08:40) William Becker pass was dropped by WR Cornell Kressuk. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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. Dattilo is blitzing.
3-4-DEN44 (1Q: 08:32) William Becker pass completed to WR Cornell Kressuk for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Moe Totten.
4-3-DEN45 (1Q: 07:51) Jake Shelton punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU05.
Houston: Strong 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.
1-10-HOU05 (1Q: 07:41) Joel Swank ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 21 yards. Tackled by S Wendell Whisman. Key block delivered by Darren Wallerstedt.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Barker is blitzing.
1-10-HOU26 (1Q: 06:55) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
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. Cole is blitzing.
1-15-HOU21 (1Q: 06:49) Trent Tanner ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Wes Willis, assisted by DT Kris Kiluk.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-HOU24 (1Q: 06:14) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Nathan Mason. Covington gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 05:35) Trent Tanner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Bo Givens, assisted by DT Gilbert Golding.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-HOU38 (1Q: 05:06) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Leland Burks for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler. Burks gained 5 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Cole is blitzing.
1-10-HOU48 (1Q: 04:19) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Brian Doyle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Barker, assisted by CB Nathan Mason. Doyle gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN41 (1Q: 03:48) Trent Tanner ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Russell.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-DEN39 (1Q: 03:23) Joel Swank ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler, assisted by S Rusty Isola. Key block delivered by Darren Wallerstedt. Wallerstedt ran over Orlando Russell to set up the play.
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.
1-10-DEN31 (1Q: 02:42) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Cole. Covington gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Cole is blitzing.
2-1-DEN22 (1Q: 02:11) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to FB Darren Wallerstedt for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Whetmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN16 (1Q: 01:40) Trent Tanner ran around left end for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mo Young. Houston 6, Denver 0
(1Q: 01:40) Extra point by Floyd Simmons was good. Houston 7, Denver 0
(1Q: 01:28) Floyd Simmons kicked off 76 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 01:28) William Becker pass completed to WR Gus Velthoen for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper, assisted by ILB Moe Totten. Velthoen gained 6 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-2-DEN28 (1Q: 00:41) J.R. Bouse ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Moe Totten.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN29 (2Q: 15:00) Hugh Caro ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. Key block delivered by Stan Cote.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN30 (2Q: 14:33) William Becker pass completed to WR Brandon Peterson for 27 yards. Tackled by CB Jerald Willmer. Peterson gained 10 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU43 (2Q: 13:58) Ted Paredes ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Hasting.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-HOU41 (2Q: 13:18) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Kressuk. DT Louie Korr drove right through Roderick Anthony to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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.
3-8-HOU41 (2Q: 13:07) William Becker scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Totten.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
4-4-HOU37 (2Q: 12:26) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. DE Josh Hasting hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 12:20) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to RB Trent Tanner for 6 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey. Tanner gained 6 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU43 (2Q: 11:43) J.J. Kanpurwala pass was dropped by WR Spencer Spencer. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-HOU43 (2Q: 11:39) Darren Wallerstedt ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Orlando Russell, assisted by DE Sammie Lents. Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 11:09) J.J. Kanpurwala sacked by DT Gilbert Golding for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mo Young.
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. Jacobs is blitzing.
2-16-HOU42 (2Q: 10:27) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Leland Burks for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Whetmore. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DEN43 (2Q: 09:45) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Spencer Spencer for 20 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler, assisted by S Rusty Isola. Spencer gained 14 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 09:07) J.J. Kanpurwala pass was dropped by WR Bryant Covington. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN23 (2Q: 09:01) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Leland Burks for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Nathan Mason, assisted by ILB Bo Givens. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN13 (2Q: 08:18) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Covington. DE Oliver Decker defended the pass.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN13 (2Q: 08:14) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Bo Givens. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-DEN14 (2Q: 07:36) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Gonzalez, assisted by OLB Wendell Cole.
4-2-DEN05 (2Q: 06:50) Floyd Simmons attempted a 22 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Denver 0
(2Q: 06:44) Floyd Simmons kicked off 75 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (2Q: 06:44) William Becker pass completed to WR Gus Velthoen for 6 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-DEN26 (2Q: 05:59) William Becker pass completed to TE Moe Gilmore for 5 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon, assisted by OLB Trent Watson.
Denver: 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-DEN31 (2Q: 05:40) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gus Velthoen. S Darrin Gordon defended the pass.
Denver: 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. Watson is blitzing.
2-10-DEN31 (2Q: 05:30) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 30 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Totten.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 05:13) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Russell Turner. DE Earl Barker hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: 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.
2-10-HOU39 (2Q: 05:04) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Jerald Willmer.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Dattilo is blitzing.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:44) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Free. OLB Cornelius Dattilo hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:36) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. S Lenny Cheatham defended the pass.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-HOU25 (2Q: 04:29) William Becker scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Cornelius Dattilo.
4-5-HOU20 (2Q: 04:08) Austin Bullock attempted a 37 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 10, Denver 3
(2Q: 04:02) Austin Bullock kicked off 47 yards from the DEN30. Joel Swank returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Kurt Maryland.
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. Givens and Mulkey are blitzing.
1-10-HOU46 (2Q: 03:40) Joel Swank ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Gonzalez, assisted by DE Oliver Decker.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-HOU49 (2Q: 03:22) Joel Swank ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-7-HOU49 (2Q: 03:04) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brian Doyle. CB Nathan Mason knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-HOU49 (2Q: 02:59) Brian Pourdanesh punted 39 yards. Nathan Mason returned the kick 8 yards to the DEN20. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Denver: 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-DEN08 (2Q: 02:49) William Becker pass completed to WR Charles Kerr for 18 yards. Tackled by DE Herb Small, assisted by CB Stanley Garner. Kerr gained 10 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (2Q: 02:11) Ted Paredes ran around left end for 11 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Broderick Wright. Key block delivered by Stan Cote.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: 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.
1-10-DEN37 (2Q: 02:00) William Becker pass was dropped by TE Russell Turner.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dattilo is blitzing.
2-10-DEN37 (2Q: 01:56) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips 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-DEN32 (2Q: 01:56) William Becker pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, 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.
2-25-DEN22 (2Q: 01:50) William Becker pass completed to TE Russell Turner for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-21-DEN26 (2Q: 01:27) William Becker pass was dropped by WR Gus Velthoen.
4-21-DEN26 (2Q: 01:17) Jake Shelton punted 57 yards. Mitchell Cooper returned the kick 13 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Randy Brumfield.
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. Jacobs is blitzing.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 01:07) Joel Swank ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Grier. Key block delivered by Bubba Hopkins.
Houston: Weak 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.
2-3-HOU37 (2Q: 00:43) Trent Tanner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sammie Lents.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-HOU38 (2Q: 00:12) J.J. Kanpurwala pass was blocked at the line, intended for FB Darren Wallerstedt. DE Lorenzo Grier blocked the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-2-HOU38 (2Q: 00:05) Brian Pourdanesh punted 47 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN15.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Floyd Simmons kicked off 64 yards from the HOU30. Nathan Mason returned the ball 31 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Joel Swank.
Denver: 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-DEN37 (3Q: 14:34) J.R. Bouse ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper, assisted by S Lenny Cheatham.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN37 (3Q: 13:48) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Kressuk. S Darrin Gordon defended the pass.
Denver: 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. Watson and Willmer are blitzing.
3-10-DEN37 (3Q: 13:39) William Becker pass was intended for WR Brandon Peterson and was intercepted by S Darrin Gordon at the HOU47. The interception was returned 38 yards. Tackled by Brandon Peterson.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN15 (3Q: 13:28) Trent Tanner ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Adam Owens, assisted by ILB Bo Givens.
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.
2-9-DEN14 (3Q: 12:57) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Covington. ILB Bo Givens defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-DEN09 (3Q: 12:53) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryant Covington. DT Orlando Russell defended the pass.
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.
3-4-DEN09 (3Q: 12:48) J.J. Kanpurwala sacked by DE Adam Owens for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Mo Young.
4-11-DEN16 (3Q: 12:16) Floyd Simmons attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Denver 3
(3Q: 12:11) Floyd Simmons kicked off 73 yards from the HOU30. Touchback.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Watson and Weaver are blitzing.
1-10-DEN20 (3Q: 12:11) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Free. CB Broderick Wright defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN20 (3Q: 12:01) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Stanley Garner. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Pro 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. Dattilo is blitzing.
3-7-DEN23 (3Q: 11:24) William Becker pass completed to WR Charles Kerr for 20 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Kerr gained 13 yards after the catch.
Denver: 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. Willmer is blitzing.
1-10-DEN43 (3Q: 10:38) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Lenny Cheatham.
Denver: 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, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN45 (3Q: 10:11) William Becker pass was dropped by RB J.R. Bouse. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dattilo is blitzing.
3-8-DEN45 (3Q: 10:07) William Becker pass completed to WR Brandon Peterson for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Stanley Garner, assisted by S Lenny Cheatham.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU37 (3Q: 09:29) William Becker pass completed to WR Charles Kerr for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-HOU36 (3Q: 08:47) William Becker scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Cheatham and assisted by CB Mitchell Cooper.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watson is blitzing.
3-4-HOU31 (3Q: 08:20) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper, assisted by CB Stanley Garner.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU24 (3Q: 07:35) William Becker pass completed to RB Ted Paredes for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Hasting.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU24 (3Q: 07:03) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Free. CB Mitchell Cooper defended the pass.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Dattilo and Willmer are blitzing.
3-10-HOU24 (3Q: 06:58) William Becker pass completed to TE Moe Gilmore for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-4-HOU18 (3Q: 06:20) Austin Bullock attempted a 35 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 13, Denver 6
(3Q: 06:15) Austin Bullock kicked off 50 yards from the DEN30. Joel Swank returned the ball 32 yards to the DEN48. Tackled by Wes Willis.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Shuler and Isola are blitzing.
1-10-DEN48 (3Q: 05:56) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to TE Wayne Kiely for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Cole.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN39 (3Q: 05:19) Trent Tanner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Whetmore. Key block delivered by Irv Jefcoat.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 04:41) Trent Tanner ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey, assisted by DE Adam Owens.
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.
2-6-DEN33 (3Q: 04:00) Trent Tanner ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Whetmore, assisted by CB Burt Gonzalez.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-DEN29 (3Q: 03:26) J.J. Kanpurwala scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Nathan Mason and assisted by ILB Bo Givens.
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.
1-10-DEN26 (3Q: 02:39) Trent Tanner ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Grier.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-14-DEN30 (3Q: 02:09) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Leland Burks. S Kirk Mulkey defended the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-DEN30 (3Q: 02:02) J.J. Kanpurwala sacked by DE Adam Owens for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Junior Hodges. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Gilbert Golding on the DEN34.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread 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-DEN34 (3Q: 01:52) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gus Velthoen. DE Josh Hasting hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: 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.
2-10-DEN34 (3Q: 01:46) Ted Paredes ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Hasting.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DEN37 (3Q: 01:01) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. CB Broderick Wright defended the pass.
4-7-DEN37 (3Q: 00:57) Jake Shelton punted 48 yards. Mitchell Cooper returned the kick 12 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Wes Willis.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 00:50) Joel Swank ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Robbie Jacobs.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-HOU29 (3Q: 00:19) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Leland Burks for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Nathan Mason. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 15:00) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Brian Doyle for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Barker. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 14:26) Trent Tanner ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Lorenzo Grier. Key block delivered by Myron Duncan.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-DEN36 (4Q: 13:47) Trent Tanner ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler, assisted by DE Sammie Lents. Key block delivered by Dexter Martinez.
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. Whisman is blitzing.
1-10-DEN33 (4Q: 13:01) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to RB Trent Tanner for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Lionel Whetmore, assisted by DE Lorenzo Grier. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Whetmore is blitzing.
2-11-DEN34 (4Q: 12:19) Trent Tanner ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Sammie Lents.
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.
3-8-DEN31 (4Q: 11:46) J.J. Kanpurwala pass completed to WR Bryant Covington for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Gonzalez. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-7-DEN07 (4Q: 11:33) Trent Tanner ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN08 (4Q: 11:01) J.J. Kanpurwala pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Spencer Spencer. CB Nathan Mason defended the pass.
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, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-DEN08 (4Q: 10:57) Trent Tanner ran inside the left tackle for 8 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Allen Taylor. Houston 19, Denver 6
(4Q: 10:57) Extra point by Floyd Simmons was good. Houston 20, Denver 6
(4Q: 10:47) Floyd Simmons kicked off 68 yards from the HOU30. Nathan Mason returned the ball 28 yards to the DEN30. Tackled by Wayne Kiely.
Denver: Strong 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. Dattilo is blitzing.
1-10-DEN30 (4Q: 10:16) Ted Paredes ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mitchell Cooper, assisted by S Lenny Cheatham. Key block delivered by Sherman Bishop.
Denver: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-DEN37 (4Q: 09:36) William Becker pass completed to TE Russell Turner for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Broderick Wright.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DEN42 (4Q: 08:57) Ted Paredes ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Hasting, assisted by DT Ralph Blades.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-DEN44 (4Q: 08:13) Ted Paredes ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Trent Watson, assisted by S Darrin Gordon. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-18-DEN34 (4Q: 08:05) Hugh Caro ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Josh Hasting, assisted by DT Tony Whalen.
Denver: Single-Back 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.
3-15-DEN37 (4Q: 07:20) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 4 yards. Tackled by S Lenny Cheatham, assisted by DT Jimmy Meadows.
4-11-DEN41 (4Q: 06:34) Jake Shelton punted 34 yards. Mitchell Cooper returned the kick 11 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Wes Willis.
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.
1-10-HOU36 (4Q: 06:26) Trent Tanner ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Sammie Lents, assisted by DE Lorenzo Grier.
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.
2-9-HOU37 (4Q: 05:40) Trent Tanner ran inside the right guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kirk Mulkey, assisted by S Rusty Isola.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-2-HOU44 (4Q: 04:54) Trent Tanner ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Burt Gonzalez, assisted by S Kirk Mulkey.
4-2-HOU44 (4Q: 04:10) Brian Pourdanesh punted 46 yards. Nathan Mason returned the kick 11 yards to the DEN21. Tackled by Darren Wallerstedt. Houston's Burt Pescaia was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN21 (4Q: 04:03) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Kressuk. CB Jerald Willmer knocked the ball out of his grasp.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver 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.
2-10-DEN21 (4Q: 03:56) William Becker pass completed to TE Moe Gilmore for 15 yards. Tackled by ILB Moe Totten. Gilmore gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for an Illegal Formation.
Denver: 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.
2-15-DEN16 (4Q: 03:47) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gus Velthoen. DT Louie Korr drove right through Nate McCormick to hurry the quarterback.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. Watson is blitzing.
3-15-DEN16 (4Q: 03:41) William Becker pass completed to WR Brandon Peterson for 21 yards. Tackled by S Brent Renze. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Peterson gained 6 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide 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.
1-10-DEN37 (4Q: 03:19) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Weak 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.
1-15-DEN32 (4Q: 03:10) William Becker pass completed to WR Gus Velthoen for 15 yards. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Renze is blitzing.
1-10-DEN47 (4Q: 02:54) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. DT Louie Korr defended the pass. Houston's Josh Hasting was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hamstring injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN47 (4Q: 02:44) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 10 yards. Tackled by S Nathan Weaver. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: 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-HOU43 (4Q: 02:26) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for -1 yards. Tackled by S Brent Renze. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-HOU44 (4Q: 02:06) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Brandon Peterson. S Darrin Gordon defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-HOU44 (4Q: 01:57) William Becker pass completed to WR Dan Free for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Stanley Garner. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Dan Free on the HOU39.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-6-HOU39 (4Q: 01:35) William Becker pass completed to WR Charles Kerr for 16 yards. Tackled by S Nathan Weaver. Kerr gained 11 yards after the catch.
Denver: 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-HOU23 (4Q: 01:19) William Becker pass completed to WR Brandon Peterson for 15 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Darrin Gordon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Single-Back 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.
1-8-HOU08 (4Q: 01:13) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gus Velthoen. DT Ralph Blades hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU08 (4Q: 01:03) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cornell Kressuk. DT Jimmy Meadows hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Renze is blitzing.
3-8-HOU08 (4Q: 00:53) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dan Free. DE Herb Small hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-8-HOU08 (4Q: 00:43) William Becker pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gus Velthoen. CB Broderick Wright defended the pass. The ball goes over on downs.
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-HOU08 (4Q: 00:37) Trent Tanner ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler, assisted by DT Gilbert Golding.
(4Q: 00:37) Denver called a time out.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-HOU12 (4Q: 00:29) Trent Tanner ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Calvin Shuler.
(4Q: 00:29) Denver called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-HOU14 (4Q: 00:17) Trent Tanner ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Wendell Cole.
(4Q: 00:17) Denver called a time out.
4-2-HOU16 (4Q: 00:09) Brian Pourdanesh punted 44 yards. Nathan Mason returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN45. Tackled by Joel Swank.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN45 (4Q: 00:01) William Becker pass completed to WR Gus Velthoen for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Jerald Willmer.
Final Score: Houston Barons 20, Denver Tornados 6