Week 13, 2015

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 53 degrees, fair, 12 mph wind.
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 47 yards from the HOU35. Bacarri Rambo returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF47. Tackled by Andre Hal.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF47 (1Q: 14:20) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Clowney is blitzing.
2-8-BUF49 (1Q: 13:41) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Marquise Goodwin for 35 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Goodwin gained 9 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU16 (1Q: 13:14) Karlos Williams ran around left end for 5 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. Key block delivered by John Miller. Miller ran over Eddie Pleasant to set up the play.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney and Cushing are blitzing.
2-5-HOU11 (1Q: 12:46) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 11 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Matthew Mulligan. Buffalo 6, Houston 0
(1Q: 12:46) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Buffalo 7, Houston 0
(1Q: 12:39) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bradham and Gilmore are blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 12:39) Brian Hoyer sacked by OLB Nigel Bradham for a loss of 11 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Brooks.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-21-HOU09 (1Q: 12:04) Arian Foster ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Williams, assisted by ILB Preston Brown. DT Marcell Dareus knocked down Ben Jones to break up the play. Buffalo's Mario Williams was hurt on the play.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-19-HOU11 (1Q: 11:21) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. DT Marcell Dareus hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-19-HOU11 (1Q: 11:08) Shane Lechler punted 52 yards. Duke Williams returned the kick 8 yards to the BUF45. Tackled by Brandon Brooks.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF45 (1Q: 10:59) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James, assisted by S Rahim Moore.
Buffalo: 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.
2-7-BUF48 (1Q: 10:28) LeSean McCoy ran a trap outside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Andre Hal. Key block delivered by Cordy Glenn.
Buffalo: 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-HOU43 (1Q: 10:06) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to TE Matthew Mulligan for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-HOU40 (1Q: 09:31) LeSean McCoy ran a trap outside the left tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 08:49) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley. Key block delivered by Jerome Felton.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-HOU16 (1Q: 08:20) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Moore is blitzing.
3-2-HOU13 (1Q: 07:47) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to FB Jerome Felton for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-HOU09 (1Q: 07:18) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 8 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney and Jackson are blitzing.
2-1-HOU01 (1Q: 06:39) LeSean McCoy ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by John Miller. Buffalo 13, Houston 0
(1Q: 06:39) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Buffalo 14, Houston 0
(1Q: 06:31) Dan Carpenter kicked off 57 yards from the BUF35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 19 yards to the HOU27. Tackled by Mario Butler.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU27 (1Q: 05:56) Alfred Blue ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Corbin Bryant.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-HOU30 (1Q: 05:28) Arian Foster ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Stephon Gilmore.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-7-HOU30 (1Q: 04:49) Brian Hoyer scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Randell Johnson.
4-1-HOU36 (1Q: 04:07) Shane Lechler punted 45 yards. Duke Williams returned the kick 4 yards to the BUF23. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF23 (1Q: 03:56) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by DE J.J. Watt.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney and Jackson are blitzing.
2-10-BUF23 (1Q: 03:11) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 12 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. McCoy gained 3 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF35 (1Q: 02:36) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by DE Jared Crick.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF35 (1Q: 02:03) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 8 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Seantrel Henderson.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-BUF43 (1Q: 01:29) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Marcus Easley for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Charles James.
Buffalo: Strong 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-BUF47 (1Q: 01:01) Tyrod Taylor pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Robert Woods. OLB John Simon blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Mercilus and Moore are blitzing.
2-10-BUF47 (1Q: 00:55) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Marquise Goodwin for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-BUF48 (1Q: 00:17) Tyrod Taylor pass was intended for WR Marcus Easley and was intercepted by CB Kareem Jackson at the HOU47. Tackled by Marcus Easley. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU47 (1Q: 00:04) Arian Foster ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Jarius Wynn.
Start of second quarter.
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, expecting the pass. Bradham is blitzing.
2-6-BUF49 (2Q: 15:00) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 32 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Williams.
Houston: Pro 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-BUF17 (2Q: 14:31) Arian Foster ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown. Key block delivered by Brandon Brooks.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-BUF10 (2Q: 13:46) Arian Foster ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Williams. Key block delivered by Oday Aboushi.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-BUF07 (2Q: 13:11) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Nigel Bradham. Foster gained 3 yards 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.
2-4-BUF04 (2Q: 12:41) Alfred Blue ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Duane Brown. Buffalo 14, Houston 6
(2Q: 12:41) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Buffalo 14, Houston 7
(2Q: 12:33) Nick Novak kicked off 54 yards from the HOU35. Bacarri Rambo returned the ball 22 yards to the BUF33. Tackled by Andre Hal.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 12:05) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. Key block delivered by Chris Gragg.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-BUF38 (2Q: 11:27) LeSean McCoy ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt. Key block delivered by Richie Incognito.
Buffalo: I 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.
1-10-BUF47 (2Q: 10:53) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney, assisted by DT Christian Covington.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Cushing is blitzing.
2-10-BUF47 (2Q: 10:29) Tyrod Taylor scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney and Joseph are blitzing.
3-3-HOU46 (2Q: 09:47) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing. McCoy gained 7 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: 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 run.
1-10-HOU34 (2Q: 09:04) LeSean McCoy ran around right end for 12 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by DE Riddick Farley. Key block delivered by John Miller.
Buffalo: 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.
1-10-HOU22 (2Q: 08:41) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-HOU21 (2Q: 08:01) Tyrod Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Chris Gragg. OLB John Simon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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 is blitzing.
3-9-HOU21 (2Q: 07:51) LeSean McCoy ran around the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by S Andre Hal.
4-3-HOU15 (2Q: 07:20) Dan Carpenter attempted a 32 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Houston 7
(2Q: 07:12) Dan Carpenter kicked off 65 yards from the BUF35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU20. Tackled by Charles Clay. Buffalo's Robert Woods was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 06:52) Arian Foster ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Randell Johnson. Key block delivered by Oday Aboushi.
Houston: 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.
2-3-HOU27 (2Q: 06:08) Arian Foster ran inside the left guard for 18 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Williams, assisted by DE Jerry Hughes. Key block delivered by Derek Newton.
Houston: Pro 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-HOU45 (2Q: 05:35) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Stephon Gilmore.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF45 (2Q: 05:10) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Everett. DE Jerry Hughes drove right through Oday Aboushi to hurry the quarterback. Houston's Dale Everett was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor knee injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF45 (2Q: 04:57) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 12 yards. Tackled by OLB Randell Johnson, assisted by CB Mario Butler. Hopkins gained 2 yards after the catch.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 04:34) Brian Hoyer pass was dropped by WR Dale Everett.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-BUF33 (2Q: 04:27) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Dale Everett for 4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Bacarri Rambo.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Williams is blitzing.
3-6-BUF29 (2Q: 04:11) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Arian Foster. S Aaron Williams hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-6-BUF29 (2Q: 04:06) Nick Novak attempted a 46 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 17, Houston 10
(2Q: 04:00) Nick Novak kicked off 62 yards from the HOU35. Bacarri Rambo returned the ball 19 yards to the BUF22. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 03:12) LeSean McCoy ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Clowney and Cushing are blitzing.
2-2-BUF30 (2Q: 02:45) LeSean McCoy ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Eric Wood.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF32 (2Q: 02:18) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 11 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork. Key block delivered by Jerome Felton. Buffalo's Jerome Felton was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF43 (2Q: 02:00) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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-HOU45 (2Q: 01:40) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Percy Harvin for 15 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU30 (2Q: 01:16) Tyrod Taylor pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Chris Gragg. OLB John Simon blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU30 (2Q: 01:06) Tyrod Taylor pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Robert Woods. CB Kareem Jackson defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-10-HOU30 (2Q: 00:53) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Robert Woods for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:44) Tyrod Taylor pass was dropped by TE Matthew Mulligan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: 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. Jackson is blitzing.
2-10-HOU20 (2Q: 00:38) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Marquise Goodwin for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Goodwin gained 5 yards after the catch.
Buffalo called a time out.
Buffalo: Strong 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.
1-3-HOU03 (2Q: 00:29) Tyrod Taylor scrambled for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 23, Houston 10
(2Q: 00:29) Extra point by Dan Carpenter was good. Buffalo 24, Houston 10
(2Q: 00:16) Dan Carpenter kicked off 74 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Houston: I 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-HOU20 (2Q: 00:16) Brian Hoyer dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Dan Carpenter kicked off 52 yards from the BUF35. Kevin Johnson returned the ball 18 yards to the HOU31. Tackled by Charles Clay. PENALTY: Houston was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Houston: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Lawson, Williams and Graham are blitzing.
1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 14:25) Arian Foster ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Jerry Hughes.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU12 (3Q: 13:56) Arian Foster ran around left end for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Butler. Key block delivered by Oday Aboushi.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU21 (3Q: 13:20) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for -4 yards. Tackled by DE Alex Carrington, assisted by ILB Preston Brown.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-HOU17 (3Q: 12:35) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. DE Jerry Hughes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Houston was called for Intentional Grounding.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide 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.
3-24-HOU07 (3Q: 12:26) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Dale Everett. DE Jerry Hughes simply tossed Oday Aboushi aside to reach the quarterback and hurry the throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-24-HOU07 (3Q: 12:20) Shane Lechler punted 36 yards. Duke Williams called for a fair catch at the HOU43.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Clowney is blitzing.
1-10-HOU43 (3Q: 12:11) Karlos Williams ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-HOU41 (3Q: 11:34) Karlos Williams ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-9-HOU42 (3Q: 11:09) Tyrod Taylor scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU31 (3Q: 10:34) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Clowney is blitzing.
1-15-HOU36 (3Q: 10:26) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-13-HOU34 (3Q: 09:54) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 29 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. McCoy gained 24 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Houston was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-3-HOU03 (3Q: 09:40) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for -2 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-HOU05 (3Q: 09:03) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
2-10-HOU10 (3Q: 08:58) Tyrod Taylor kept the ball, running inside the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Richie Incognito. Buffalo's Eric Wood was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-HOU01 (3Q: 08:27) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork.
4-1-HOU01 (3Q: 07:54) Dan Carpenter attempted a 18 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 27, Houston 10
(3Q: 07:47) Dan Carpenter kicked off 67 yards from the BUF35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 14 yards to the HOU12. Tackled by Robert Woods.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Brown and Darby are blitzing.
1-10-HOU12 (3Q: 07:22) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Manny Lawson, assisted by CB Stephon Gilmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hopkins gained 14 yards after the catch.
Houston: 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.
1-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:42) Brian Hoyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:33) Brian Hoyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bradham is blitzing.
3-10-HOU34 (3Q: 06:27) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 4 yards. Tackled by S Bacarri Rambo, assisted by ILB Preston Brown.
4-6-HOU38 (3Q: 05:54) Shane Lechler punted 54 yards. Corey Graham returned the kick 1 yard to the BUF09. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Buffalo: 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-BUF09 (3Q: 05:45) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney, Cushing and Jackson are blitzing.
2-9-BUF10 (3Q: 05:03) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-BUF15 (3Q: 04:54) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to RB LeSean McCoy for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney, assisted by S Eddie Pleasant. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Mercilus and Pleasant are blitzing.
1-10-BUF22 (3Q: 04:27) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for 0 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley, assisted by S Eddie Pleasant.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-10-BUF22 (3Q: 03:47) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by DT Christian Covington.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, 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.
3-5-BUF27 (3Q: 03:17) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant, assisted by DT Vince Wilfork.
4-7-BUF25 (3Q: 02:44) Colton Schmidt punted 45 yards. Kevin Johnson called for a fair catch at the HOU30.
Houston: Strong 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-HOU30 (3Q: 02:33) Brian Hoyer pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Ronald Darby. Prosch gained 3 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-HOU31 (3Q: 02:04) Alfred Blue ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jerry Hughes, assisted by CB Mario Butler.
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. Johnson, Williams and Graham are blitzing.
3-4-HOU36 (3Q: 01:26) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Stephon Gilmore. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
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.
1-10-HOU49 (3Q: 00:44) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown. Strong gained 5 yards after the catch.
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.
2-4-BUF45 (3Q: 00:14) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown. Foster gained 1 yard after the catch.
Start of fourth quarter.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-BUF42 (4Q: 15:00) Brian Hoyer pass completed to TE Ryan Griffin for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Stefan Charles. Buffalo's Marcell Dareus was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 14:39) Brian Hoyer pass was dropped by WR Jaelen Strong.
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-BUF36 (4Q: 14:34) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
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.
2-15-BUF41 (4Q: 14:25) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Alfred Blue for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Manny Lawson.
Houston: 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.
3-19-BUF45 (4Q: 13:47) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DE Jerry Hughes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-19-BUF45 (4Q: 13:37) Shane Lechler punted 42 yards. Duke Williams returned the kick 12 yards to the BUF15. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Buffalo: I 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-BUF08 (4Q: 13:26) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to FB Jerome Felton for 2 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. Felton gained 2 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-BUF10 (4Q: 12:45) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Crick, assisted by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney and Cushing are blitzing.
3-5-BUF13 (4Q: 12:15) Tyrod Taylor pass completed to WR Andre Caldwell for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson, assisted by CB Johnathan Joseph. Caldwell gained 5 yards after the catch.
4-1-BUF17 (4Q: 11:44) Colton Schmidt punted 38 yards. Keith Mumphery returned the kick 6 yards to the BUF49. Tackled by Robert Woods.
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.
1-10-BUF49 (4Q: 11:33) Brian Hoyer sacked by DE Alex Carrington for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Oday Aboushi.
Houston: 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 pass.
2-14-HOU47 (4Q: 10:51) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 17 yards. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown. Shorts gained 11 yards after the catch. 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 dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Johnson is blitzing.
1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 10:16) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Stephon Gilmore. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-BUF33 (4Q: 09:45) Brian Hoyer pass was dropped by WR Dale Everett.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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.
3-7-BUF33 (4Q: 09:35) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Dale Everett for 1 yard. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Ronald Darby.
4-6-BUF32 (4Q: 09:11) Nick Novak attempted a 49 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 27, Houston 13
(4Q: 09:03) Nick Novak kicked off 55 yards from the HOU35. Bacarri Rambo returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF31. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Buffalo: Single-Back 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.
1-10-BUF31 (4Q: 08:25) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF33 (4Q: 08:04) PENALTY: Houston was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-3-BUF38 (4Q: 07:57) PENALTY: Buffalo was called for a False Start.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF33 (4Q: 07:49) Tyrod Taylor kept the ball, running inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney, assisted by S Rahim Moore.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
3-7-BUF34 (4Q: 07:03) LeSean McCoy ran around left end for -5 yards. Tackled by ILB Brian Cushing, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
4-12-BUF29 (4Q: 06:19) Colton Schmidt punted 49 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 24 yards to the HOU46. Tackled by Karlos Williams.
Houston: 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-HOU46 (4Q: 06:11) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 27 yards. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown. Foster gained 29 yards after the catch.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Lawson and Williams are blitzing.
1-10-BUF27 (4Q: 05:50) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Keith Mumphery for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Butler, assisted by ILB Preston Brown. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-BUF20 (4Q: 05:33) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-BUF25 (4Q: 05:25) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Ronald Darby.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF13 (4Q: 05:04) Brian Hoyer scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Preston Brown.
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 pass.
2-4-BUF07 (4Q: 04:41) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Butler. Hopkins gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-1-BUF01 (4Q: 04:20) Brian Hoyer pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Houston's Dale Everett was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out. Buffalo 27, Houston 19
(4Q: 04:20) Extra point by Nick Novak was good. Buffalo 27, Houston 20
(4Q: 04:14) Nick Novak kicked off 58 yards from the HOU35. Bacarri Rambo returned the ball 29 yards to the BUF36. Tackled by Andre Hal.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF36 (4Q: 04:07) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney. Key block delivered by Richie Incognito.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-BUF41 (4Q: 03:22) Karlos Williams ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Buffalo: 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.
3-6-BUF40 (4Q: 02:38) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Houston called a time out.
4-8-BUF38 (4Q: 02:30) Colton Schmidt punted 40 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 8 yards to the HOU30. Tackled by Karlos Williams.
Houston: 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. Bradham and Gilmore are blitzing.
1-10-HOU30 (4Q: 02:21) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Arian Foster. CB Ronald Darby defended the pass.
Houston: Pro 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.
2-10-HOU30 (4Q: 02:13) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Dale Everett for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Mario Butler. Everett gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
Houston: 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. Darby and Williams are blitzing.
1-10-BUF46 (4Q: 02:13) Brian Hoyer scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Stephon Gilmore.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips 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.
2-7-BUF43 (4Q: 02:00) Brian Hoyer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. DE Jerry Hughes blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-BUF43 (4Q: 01:47) Brian Hoyer pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Keshawn Martin. DE Alex Carrington blocked the pass.
Houston: 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. Johnson, Darby and Graham are blitzing.
4-7-BUF43 (4Q: 01:34) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Garrett Graham. DE Jerry Hughes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The ball goes over on downs.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 01:30) Karlos Williams ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Illegal Motion. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-BUF42 (4Q: 01:30) LeSean McCoy ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant, assisted by DT Christian Covington. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF Richie Incognito to the BUF46.
Houston called a time out.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-7-BUF46 (4Q: 01:21) LeSean McCoy ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB John Simon, assisted by ILB Benardrick McKinney. The ball was fumbled and recovered by BUF LeSean McCoy to the BUF47.
Houston called a time out.
4-6-BUF47 (4Q: 01:14) Colton Schmidt punted 53 yards. Touchback. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Ineligible Man Downfield on the Punt. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread 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-HOU20 (4Q: 01:09) Brian Hoyer pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Keshawn Martin. CB Mario Butler knocked the ball out of his grasp.
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.
2-10-HOU20 (4Q: 01:04) Brian Hoyer pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 2 yards. Tackled by S Aaron Williams.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-HOU22 (4Q: 00:46) Brian Hoyer spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-8-HOU22 (4Q: 00:43) Brian Hoyer pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU22 (4Q: 00:35) Tyrod Taylor dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 27, Houston Texans 20