Exhibition Week 5, 2015

Played in Dallas, TX, weather: 78 degrees, fair, calm.
Dallas won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 69 yards from the HOU35. Ruben Franklin returned the ball 23 yards to the DAL19. Tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
Dallas: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DAL19 (1Q: 14:23) Tony Romo pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 12 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Mercilus is blitzing.
1-10-DAL31 (1Q: 14:17) Tony Romo pass completed to TE James Hanna for 8 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond, assisted by ILB Carlos Thompson.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-2-DAL39 (1Q: 13:47) Bernard Pierce ran around right end for -2 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by CB Johnathan Joseph.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney and Drummond are blitzing.
3-4-DAL37 (1Q: 13:13) Tony Romo sacked by OLB Jadeveon Clowney for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Demetrius Estermeyer.
4-7-DAL34 (1Q: 12:51) Chris Jones punted 39 yards. Kareem Jackson returned the kick 4 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Devin Street.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (1Q: 12:40) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Tobar and Paysinger are blitzing.
1-15-HOU26 (1Q: 12:32) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Alfred Blue for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Rolando McClain, assisted by CB Brandon Carr. Blue gained 16 yards after the catch.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:48) Brian Hoyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-HOU44 (1Q: 11:42) Alfred Blue ran around left end for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne, assisted by ILB Rolando McClain. Key block delivered by Kendall Lamm.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DAL47 (1Q: 11:02) Alfred Blue ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Carr, assisted by DT Tyrone Crawford.
4-1-DAL47 (1Q: 10:29) Shane Lechler punted 47 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Dallas was called for Offsides.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hitchens and Jones are blitzing.
1-10-DAL42 (1Q: 10:22) Brian Hoyer pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Rolando McClain. Prosch gained 13 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DAL24 (1Q: 09:43) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. DE Jeremy Mincey hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
2-10-DAL24 (1Q: 09:35) Arian Foster ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Kaleb Wickman, assisted by DE Greg Hardy.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-DAL21 (1Q: 08:55) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Keshawn Martin for 10 yards. Tackled by S Barry Church, assisted by OLB Devonte Tobar. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Martin gained 2 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Dallas was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DAL11 (1Q: 08:44) Chris Polk ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens, assisted by DE Jeremy Mincey. Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-DAL06 (1Q: 08:09) Alfred Blue ran around right end for 5 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Wilcox. Key block delivered by Kendall Lamm.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, 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.
1-1-DAL01 (1Q: 07:47) Arian Foster ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Byron Jones.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-1-DAL01 (1Q: 07:17) Chris Polk ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Lee, assisted by CB Brandon Carr.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
3-2-DAL02 (1Q: 06:32) Arian Foster ran inside the right guard for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Xavier Su'a-Filo. Houston 6, Dallas 0
(1Q: 06:32) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Houston 7, Dallas 0
(1Q: 06:22) Nick Novak kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Ruben Franklin returned the ball 25 yards to the DAL35. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Dallas: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DAL35 (1Q: 06:03) Tony Romo pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Devin Street. OLB John Simon blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DAL35 (1Q: 05:56) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Cole Beasley for 8 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus and Drummond are blitzing.
3-2-DAL43 (1Q: 05:25) Tony Romo sacked by S Kurtis Drummond and OLB Whitney Mercilus for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Mackenzy Bernadeau.
4-8-DAL37 (1Q: 04:49) Chris Jones punted 50 yards. Kareem Jackson returned the kick 17 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Tyler Clutts.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU30 (1Q: 04:39) Brian Hoyer pass completed to TE Ryan Griffin for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Carr is blitzing.
2-6-HOU34 (1Q: 04:18) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 14 yards. Tackled by S Byron Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hopkins gained 3 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
2-16-HOU24 (1Q: 04:08) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Sean Lee, assisted by S Sam Keeney.
Houston: 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.
3-10-HOU30 (1Q: 03:44) Arian Foster ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Demarcus Lawrence, assisted by S J.J. Wilcox.
4-6-HOU34 (1Q: 03:03) Shane Lechler punted 56 yards. Brandon Carr returned the kick 14 yards to the DAL24. Tackled by Xavier Su'a-Filo.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DAL24 (1Q: 02:53) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Mackenzy Bernadeau.
Dallas: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
2-3-DAL31 (1Q: 02:16) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the right guard for 14 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Key block delivered by Tyler Clutts.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DAL45 (1Q: 01:36) Bernard Pierce ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson, assisted by S Lonnie Ballentine. Key block delivered by La'el Collins.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-HOU49 (1Q: 00:51) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cole Beasley. DT Vince Wilfork hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus, Thompson and Jackson are blitzing.
3-4-HOU49 (1Q: 00:41) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Devin Street for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Dallas: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU42 (1Q: 00:13) Bernard Pierce ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. Key block delivered by Demetrius Estermeyer.
Start of second quarter.
Dallas: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-HOU37 (2Q: 15:00) Bernard Pierce ran around the left tackle for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Rahim Moore.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney and Jackson are blitzing.
3-5-HOU37 (2Q: 14:16) Tony Romo pass completed to RB Bernard Pierce for 31 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Pierce gained 29 yards after the catch.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 13:48) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right guard for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Demetrius Estermeyer. Houston 7, Dallas 6
(2Q: 13:48) Extra point by Dan Bailey was good. Dallas 7, Houston 7
(2Q: 13:42) Dan Bailey kicked off 53 yards from the DAL35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Ruben Franklin.
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-HOU35 (2Q: 13:10) Arian Foster ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Mel Sinclair.
Houston: Weak 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.
2-12-HOU33 (2Q: 12:34) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Chris Polk. DT Tyrone Crawford hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Weak 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.
3-12-HOU33 (2Q: 12:28) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. DE Demarcus Lawrence hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-HOU33 (2Q: 12:19) Shane Lechler punted 54 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the DAL13.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Mercilus is blitzing.
1-10-DAL13 (2Q: 12:08) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by S Lonnie Ballentine. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DAL24 (2Q: 11:29) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Dez Bryant for 28 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bryant gained 18 yards after the catch.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Thompson is blitzing.
1-10-HOU48 (2Q: 10:52) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Dez Bryant for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson. Bryant gained 19 yards after the catch.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU23 (2Q: 10:18) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for TE James Hanna. DE J.J. Watt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Dallas: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU23 (2Q: 10:14) Bernard Pierce ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 23 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Mackenzy Bernadeau. Dallas 13, Houston 7
(2Q: 10:14) Extra point by Dan Bailey was good. Dallas 14, Houston 7
(2Q: 10:01) Dan Bailey kicked off 60 yards from the DAL35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 32 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Brett Witt.
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-HOU37 (2Q: 09:41) Arian Foster ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Byron Jones, assisted by DT Tyrone Crawford.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU39 (2Q: 09:05) Arian Foster ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Nick Hayden, assisted by DE Randy Gregory.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-HOU45 (2Q: 08:40) Alfred Blue ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne, assisted by S Barry Church. Key block delivered by Ryan Griffin.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DAL44 (2Q: 08:05) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 32 yards. Tackled by OLB Devonte Tobar. Foster gained 32 yards after the catch. Dallas's Byron Jones was hurt on the play.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Wilcox is blitzing.
1-10-DAL12 (2Q: 07:20) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Hopkins gained 1 yard after the catch. Dallas 14, Houston 13
(2Q: 07:20) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Dallas 14, Houston 14
(2Q: 07:13) Nick Novak kicked off 64 yards from the HOU35. Ruben Franklin returned the ball 18 yards to the DAL19. Tackled by Kareem Jackson.
Dallas: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DAL19 (2Q: 06:49) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine, assisted by S Rahim Moore.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-DAL19 (2Q: 06:07) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left tackle for 9 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley. Key block delivered by Doug Free.
Dallas: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DAL28 (2Q: 05:44) Ruben Franklin ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. PENALTY: Dallas was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-1-DAL28 (2Q: 05:34) Chris Jones punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the HOU23.
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-HOU23 (2Q: 05:25) Arian Foster ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by S J.J. Wilcox, assisted by DE Randy Gregory.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU24 (2Q: 04:54) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Chris Polk for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Paysinger. Polk gained 1 yard after the catch. Houston's Ben Jones was hurt on the play.
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.
3-10-HOU23 (2Q: 04:24) T.J. Yates pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Garrett Graham. Dallas's Sean Lee was hurt on the play. This appears to be a serious leg injury.
4-10-HOU23 (2Q: 04:16) Shane Lechler punted 41 yards. The ball was downed at the DAL36.
Dallas: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DAL36 (2Q: 04:07) Bernard Pierce ran inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington, assisted by OLB John Simon. Key block delivered by Travis Frederick.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-DAL43 (2Q: 03:26) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by S Kurtis Drummond. Williams gained 1 yard after the catch.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU45 (2Q: 03:04) Tony Romo pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez Bryant. DE Riddick Farley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU45 (2Q: 02:56) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Dez Bryant for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Bryant gained 1 yard after the catch.
Dallas: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 02:34) Tony Romo pass completed to FB Tyler Clutts for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson. Clutts gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU25 (2Q: 02:09) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Cole Beasley for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-5-HOU05 (2Q: 02:00) Tony Romo pass completed to WR Terrance Williams for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Dallas 20, Houston 14
(2Q: 02:00) Extra point by Dan Bailey was good. Dallas 21, Houston 14
(2Q: 01:53) Dan Bailey kicked off 72 yards from the DAL35. Touchback.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four 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.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 01:53) Chris Polk ran inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne, assisted by OLB Anthony Hitchens.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, 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.
2-11-HOU19 (2Q: 01:26) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Loomis. Foster gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU36 (2Q: 00:54) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Garrett Graham for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Carr.
Houston called a time out.
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-HOU48 (2Q: 00:44) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE C.J. Fiedorowicz for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DAL48 (2Q: 00:37) T.J. Yates pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DE Greg Hardy blocked the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Dallas's Barry Church was hurt on the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-DAL48 (2Q: 00:27) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Chandler Worthy for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Loomis. Worthy gained 7 yards after the catch.
Houston called a time out.
1-10-DAL23 (2Q: 00:03) Nick Novak attempted a 40 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 21, Houston 17
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Dan Bailey kicked off 73 yards from the DAL35. Touchback.
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.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 15:00) Alfred Blue ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Rolando McClain, assisted by DT Mel Sinclair. Key block delivered by Oday Aboushi.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 14:26) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for -1 yards. Tackled by S Sam Keeney, assisted by CB Morris Claiborne.
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.
2-11-HOU30 (3Q: 13:50) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-HOU25 (3Q: 13:43) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Loomis. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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, expecting the run.
3-13-HOU28 (3Q: 12:59) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Rolando McClain.
4-5-HOU36 (3Q: 12:24) Shane Lechler punted 46 yards. Brandon Carr called for a fair catch at the DAL18.
Dallas: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DAL18 (3Q: 12:17) Tony Romo pass completed to FB Tyler Clutts for -1 yards. Tackled by DE Jeoffrey Pagan. PENALTY: Dallas was called for Offensive Holding.
Dallas: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-19-DAL09 (3Q: 12:10) Tony Romo pass was intended for WR Devin Street and was intercepted by CB Kareem Jackson at the DAL39. Tackled by Devin Street. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DAL39 (3Q: 11:58) Chris Polk ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DT Kaleb Wickman.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-DAL36 (3Q: 11:15) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Jay Prosch. OLB Spencer Paysinger defended the pass.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Tobar and Wilcox are blitzing.
3-7-DAL36 (3Q: 11:05) Chris Polk ran a trap outside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Rolando McClain.
4-2-DAL31 (3Q: 10:30) Nick Novak attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 21, Houston 20
(3Q: 10:25) Nick Novak kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Ruben Franklin returned the ball 22 yards to the DAL26. Tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
Dallas: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DAL26 (3Q: 09:57) Ruben Franklin ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-DAL29 (3Q: 09:16) Matt Cassel scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DAL35 (3Q: 08:30) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left tackle for 18 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Erik Cassaday.
Dallas: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 07:58) Quinn Eddleman ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Dallas: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mercilus is blitzing.
2-6-HOU43 (3Q: 07:29) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine. Key block delivered by Chaz Green.
Dallas: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU36 (3Q: 06:44) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney, assisted by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus is blitzing.
2-11-HOU37 (3Q: 06:02) Matt Cassel scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU32 (3Q: 05:34) Matt Cassel pass completed to WR Dez Bryant for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU25 (3Q: 05:06) Matt Cassel pass completed to TE Gavin Escobar for 25 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Escobar gained 10 yards after the catch. Dallas 27, Houston 20
(3Q: 05:06) Extra point by Dan Bailey missed. The snap from center was quite a bit off the mark.
(3Q: 04:51) Dan Bailey kicked off 71 yards from the DAL35. Touchback.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 04:51) Chris Polk ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Mel Sinclair.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU21 (3Q: 04:28) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens. Shorts gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU30 (3Q: 03:54) Alfred Blue ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens, assisted by DE Jeremy Mincey.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four 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.
2-12-HOU28 (3Q: 03:18) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Brandon Carr.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-6-HOU34 (3Q: 02:49) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens. Shorts gained 3 yards after the catch.
4-5-HOU35 (3Q: 02:22) Shane Lechler punted 55 yards. Dez Bryant returned the kick 9 yards to the DAL19. Tackled by Jay Prosch.
Dallas: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-DAL19 (3Q: 02:13) Matt Cassel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Quinn Eddleman. OLB Jadeveon Clowney defended the pass.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DAL19 (3Q: 02:06) Matt Cassel sacked by OLB Jadeveon Clowney and DE Riddick Farley for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Mackenzy Bernadeau.
Dallas: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-DAL16 (3Q: 01:27) Matt Cassel pass was dropped by RB Ruben Franklin. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-DAL16 (3Q: 01:17) Chris Jones punted 37 yards. Kareem Jackson called for a fair catch at the HOU47.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Paysinger is blitzing.
1-10-HOU47 (3Q: 01:07) Chris Polk ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Wilcox, assisted by DE Jeremy Mincey.
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. Claiborne and Keeney are blitzing.
2-14-HOU43 (3Q: 00:33) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-19-HOU38 (3Q: 00:23) T.J. Yates pass was intended for WR Chandler Worthy and was intercepted by S Sam Keeney at the HOU45. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Chandler Worthy. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 00:11) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Justin Tuggle. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DAL Cole Beasley to the HOU37. Houston's Kevin Johnson was hurt on the play.
Start of fourth quarter.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU37 (4Q: 15:00) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-HOU39 (4Q: 14:21) Matt Cassel pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Ruben Franklin. OLB Jadeveon Clowney hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-5-HOU39 (4Q: 14:15) Chris Jones punted 39 yards. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 14:09) Chris Polk ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jeremy Mincey, assisted by CB Brandon Carr. Dallas's Rolando McClain was hurt on the play.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 13:25) Alfred Blue ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens, assisted by OLB Spencer Paysinger.
Houston: 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, keying aggressively on the pass. Loomis is blitzing.
3-9-HOU21 (4Q: 12:56) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Chris Polk for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Morris Claiborne, assisted by CB Brandon Carr. Polk gained 1 yard 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-HOU36 (4Q: 12:13) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Chandler Worthy for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-HOU43 (4Q: 11:32) Chris Polk ran inside the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Anthony Hitchens, assisted by S J.J. Wilcox.
Houston: 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.
3-4-HOU42 (4Q: 11:01) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Chris Polk for 1 yard. Tackled by S J.J. Wilcox. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-HOU43 (4Q: 10:41) Shane Lechler punted 34 yards. Brandon Carr called for a fair catch at the DAL23.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus, Thompson and Drummond are blitzing.
1-10-DAL23 (4Q: 10:30) Ruben Franklin ran inside the left guard for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Key block delivered by Doug Free.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-DAL29 (4Q: 10:08) Matt Cassel pass completed to WR Devin Street for 27 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU44 (4Q: 09:34) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork. Key block delivered by Gavin Escobar.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-HOU37 (4Q: 09:03) Matt Cassel pass completed to WR Cole Beasley for 15 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Beasley gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Mercilus and Moore are blitzing.
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 08:23) Matt Cassel pass completed to WR Cole Beasley for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Carlos Thompson.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-HOU18 (4Q: 07:42) Matt Cassel pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dez Bryant. OLB Whitney Mercilus defended the pass. Dallas's Quinn Eddleman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-HOU18 (4Q: 07:32) Quinn Eddleman ran around left end for 12 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by S Kurtis Drummond. Key block delivered by Erik Cassaday.
Dallas: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-HOU06 (4Q: 06:48) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the right guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-HOU10 (4Q: 06:02) Matt Cassel sacked by OLB Jadeveon Clowney for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Demetrius Estermeyer. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DAL Doug Free on the HOU11.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Mercilus and Joseph are blitzing.
3-11-HOU11 (4Q: 05:15) Matt Cassel pass was dropped by WR Cole Beasley. Houston's Johnathan Joseph was hurt on the play.
4-11-HOU11 (4Q: 05:07) Dan Bailey attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Dallas 30, Houston 20
(4Q: 05:00) Dan Bailey kicked off 59 yards from the DAL35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 21 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Brady Loomis.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU27 (4Q: 04:23) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Brady Loomis. Hopkins gained 1 yard 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, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU42 (4Q: 04:01) T.J. Yates sacked by DE Randy Gregory for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Duane Brown.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-HOU38 (4Q: 03:40) T.J. Yates pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Chandler Worthy.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-HOU38 (4Q: 03:30) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Brandon Carr. Shorts gained 1 yard after the catch.
Houston: 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.
4-1-DAL49 (4Q: 03:06) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Devonte Tobar.
Houston: 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.
1-10-DAL45 (4Q: 02:44) T.J. Yates sacked by DT Mel Sinclair for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Duane Brown.
Houston: 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. Tobar and Claiborne are blitzing.
2-18-HOU47 (4Q: 02:20) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 8 yards. Tackled by S J.J. Wilcox.
Houston: 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. Carr is blitzing.
3-10-DAL45 (4Q: 02:01) T.J. Yates pass was thrown incomplete, intended for TE Garrett Graham. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-10-DAL45 (4Q: 01:55) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Spencer Paysinger. The ball goes over on downs.
Dallas: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DAL40 (4Q: 01:49) Ruben Franklin ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Justin Tuggle, assisted by DT Drew Lapointe.
Houston called a time out.
Dallas: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-DAL44 (4Q: 01:39) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Lonnie Ballentine, assisted by S Kurtis Drummond.
Houston called a time out.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-DAL49 (4Q: 01:31) Quinn Eddleman ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Chaz Green. Dallas's Doug Free was hurt on the play.
Houston called a time out.
Dallas: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU47 (4Q: 01:19) Quinn Eddleman ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB John Simon, assisted by DE Jeoffrey Pagan.
Dallas: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU46 (4Q: 00:33) Matt Cassel dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Dallas Cowboys 30, Houston Texans 20