Conference Semifinals, 2015

Played in Cincinnati, OH, weather: 51 degrees, fair, 5 mph wind.
Houston won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Mike Nugent kicked off 74 yards from the CIN35. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU20 (1Q: 15:00) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 60 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Omar Bolden. Strong gained 55 yards after the catch.
Houston: Weak 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-CIN20 (1Q: 14:15) Arian Foster ran around left end for 10 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins, assisted by DE Wallace Gilberry. Key block delivered by Ben Jones.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN10 (1Q: 13:38) Arian Foster ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap, assisted by S Reggie Nelson.
Houston: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CIN10 (1Q: 13:04) Alfred Blue ran around right end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap, assisted by DT Domata Peko.
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, expecting the pass. Burfict and Maualuga are blitzing.
3-10-CIN10 (1Q: 12:32) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Domata Peko.
4-7-CIN07 (1Q: 11:55) Nick Novak attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Houston 3, Cincinnati 0
(1Q: 11:49) Nick Novak kicked off 57 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 22 yards to the CIN30. Tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN30 (1Q: 11:14) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 37 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon. Eifert gained 32 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: 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.
1-10-HOU33 (1Q: 10:35) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Crick. Key block delivered by Kevin Zeitler.
Cincinnati: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-5-HOU28 (1Q: 10:10) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough. Hill gained 9 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-HOU19 (1Q: 09:38) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington. Key block delivered by Clint Boling.
Cincinnati: I 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.
2-4-HOU13 (1Q: 09:17) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR A.J. Green. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney and Bullough are blitzing.
3-4-HOU13 (1Q: 09:09) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Moore is blitzing.
1-7-HOU07 (1Q: 08:42) Andy Dalton scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney and assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-3-HOU03 (1Q: 08:00) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney, Bullough and Moore are blitzing.
3-1-HOU01 (1Q: 07:35) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 1 yard and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Clint Boling. Cincinnati 6, Houston 3
(1Q: 07:35) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 7, Houston 3
(1Q: 07:28) Mike Nugent kicked off 56 yards from the CIN35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 27 yards to the HOU36. Tackled by Santiago Connell.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU36 (1Q: 07:08) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by WR Jaelen Strong.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU36 (1Q: 07:04) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for TE C.J. Fiedorowicz. DT Geno Atkins drove right through Oday Aboushi to hurry the quarterback. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU41 (1Q: 06:58) T.J. Yates sacked by DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 11 yards. Dunlap simply blew through Ben Jones to reach the quarterback and knock him down.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Bolden is blitzing.
2-21-HOU30 (1Q: 06:23) Alfred Blue ran a trap outside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Wallace Gilberry, assisted by DT Brandon Thompson.
Houston: Weak 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.
3-20-HOU31 (1Q: 05:48) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins.
4-14-HOU37 (1Q: 05:22) Shane Lechler punted 51 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 9 yards to the CIN21. Tackled by Ryan Griffin.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN21 (1Q: 05:14) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 7 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond. Eifert gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati's Andre Smith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ankle injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-3-CIN28 (1Q: 04:33) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Green. DT Vince Wilfork hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Houston's Jared Crick was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor groin injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-3-CIN28 (1Q: 04:23) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 12 yards. Tackled by DT Christian Covington. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Clowney is blitzing.
1-10-CIN40 (1Q: 03:37) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney, assisted by ILB Max Bullough.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-CIN42 (1Q: 02:58) Giovani Bernard ran a draw inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-8-CIN42 (1Q: 02:33) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney.
4-1-CIN49 (1Q: 01:48) Kevin Huber punted 42 yards. Kevin Johnson called for a fair catch at the HOU09.
Houston: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-HOU09 (1Q: 01:41) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for TE C.J. Fiedorowicz. OLB Vontaze Burfict defended the pass.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU09 (1Q: 01:35) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for -1 yards. Tackled by CB Leon Hall.
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.
3-11-HOU08 (1Q: 01:13) T.J. Yates scrambled for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU21 (1Q: 00:37) Alfred Blue ran around the left tackle for 4 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Wallace Gilberry.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Hawk is blitzing.
2-6-HOU25 (1Q: 00:01) T.J. Yates pass completed to TE Garrett Graham for 6 yards. Tackled by S Omar Bolden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Start of second quarter.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing.
1-10-HOU31 (2Q: 15:00) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 40 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones. Prosch gained 40 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict, Nelson and Bolden are blitzing.
1-10-CIN29 (2Q: 14:17) Jay Prosch ran inside the right tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Key block delivered by Brandon Brooks.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Nelson is blitzing.
1-10-CIN19 (2Q: 13:44) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. ILB Rey Maualuga defended the pass.
Houston: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CIN19 (2Q: 13:34) T.J. Yates pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Dale Everett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Pro 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.
3-10-CIN19 (2Q: 13:28) T.J. Yates scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict and assisted by S Omar Bolden.
4-2-CIN11 (2Q: 12:59) Nick Novak attempted a 28 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 7, Houston 6
(2Q: 12:54) Nick Novak kicked off 46 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 22 yards to the CIN41. Tackled by Cecil Shorts.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN41 (2Q: 12:26) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CIN45 (2Q: 11:58) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Tyler Eifert for 21 yards. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Eifert gained 12 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. Houston's Johnathan Joseph was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-16-CIN35 (2Q: 11:43) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
3-5-CIN46 (2Q: 11:19) Giovani Bernard ran a trap outside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Andre Smith.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, 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-HOU43 (2Q: 10:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 18 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. Jones gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage. Cincinnati's Jeremy Hill was hurt on the play. This is an old injury, but he's toughing it out.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Clowney is blitzing.
1-10-HOU25 (2Q: 10:02) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-10-HOU25 (2Q: 09:32) Jeremy Hill ran a draw inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
3-13-HOU28 (2Q: 09:08) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 22 yards. Tackled by S Kurtis Drummond. Bernard gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-6-HOU06 (2Q: 08:31) Jeremy Hill ran a trap outside the right tackle for 6 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Andre Smith. Cincinnati 13, Houston 6
(2Q: 08:31) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 14, Houston 6
(2Q: 08:21) Mike Nugent kicked off 67 yards from the CIN35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 20 yards to the HOU18. Tackled by Santiago Connell.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-HOU18 (2Q: 07:45) Arian Foster ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB A.J. Hawk, assisted by DT Marcus Hardison.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-HOU18 (2Q: 07:07) Arian Foster ran a trap outside the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by DT Marcus Hardison, assisted by ILB Rey Maualuga.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-13-HOU15 (2Q: 06:25) PENALTY: Houston was called for a False Start.
Houston: 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.
3-18-HOU10 (2Q: 06:17) T.J. Yates sacked by DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Brandon Brooks.
4-24-HOU04 (2Q: 05:32) Shane Lechler punted and it was blocked by A.J. Hawk. CIN Adam Jones recovered the ball in the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 20, Houston 6
(2Q: 05:32) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 21, Houston 6
(2Q: 05:17) Mike Nugent kicked off 50 yards from the CIN35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 23 yards to the HOU38. Tackled by Giovani Bernard.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Burfict and Rey are blitzing.
1-10-HOU38 (2Q: 04:56) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 23 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Hopkins gained 8 yards after the catch.
Houston: Strong 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-CIN39 (2Q: 04:29) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by TE Garrett Graham.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CIN39 (2Q: 04:22) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins. DT Geno Atkins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
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. Burfict and Jones are blitzing.
3-10-CIN39 (2Q: 04:13) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Geno Atkins, assisted by S Omar Bolden. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Hopkins gained 1 yard after the catch.
4-2-CIN31 (2Q: 03:57) Nick Novak attempted a 48 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 21, Houston 9
(2Q: 03:52) Nick Novak kicked off 53 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 27 yards to the CIN39. Tackled by Kevin Johnson.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CIN39 (2Q: 03:04) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for a False Start.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CIN34 (2Q: 02:56) A.J. Green ran a reverse around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-CIN35 (2Q: 02:25) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 7 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Kevin Johnson. Hill gained 8 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Clowney is blitzing.
3-7-CIN42 (2Q: 02:00) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Green gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU39 (2Q: 01:40) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Marvin Jones for 27 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant. Jones gained 10 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: Pro 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-HOU12 (2Q: 01:19) Andy Dalton pass was dropped by WR Marvin Jones. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: 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 run.
2-10-HOU12 (2Q: 01:11) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Defensive Holding.
Cincinnati: I 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.
1-7-HOU07 (2Q: 01:05) PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Delay of Game.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-12-HOU12 (2Q: 01:05) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 12 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Cincinnati 27, Houston 9
(2Q: 01:05) Extra point by Mike Nugent was good. Cincinnati 28, Houston 9
(2Q: 00:59) Mike Nugent kicked off 50 yards from the CIN35. DeAndre Hopkins returned the ball 22 yards to the HOU37. Tackled by Mario Alford.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bolden is blitzing.
1-10-HOU37 (2Q: 00:53) T.J. Yates scrambled for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-HOU43 (2Q: 00:43) T.J. Yates sacked by ILB Rey Maualuga for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Derek Newton.
Houston called a time out.
Houston: Single-Back formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-HOU35 (2Q: 00:33) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. ILB Rey Maualuga hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-12-HOU35 (2Q: 00:24) Shane Lechler punted 47 yards. Dre Kirkpatrick returned the kick 17 yards to the CIN35. Tackled by Kurtis Drummond. Ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Kevin Johnson at the CIN35.
Houston: Weak 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.
1-10-CIN35 (2Q: 00:16) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 10 yards. Tackled by S Kemal Ishmael.
Houston called a time out.
1-10-CIN25 (2Q: 00:03) Nick Novak attempted a 42 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 28, Houston 12
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Nick Novak kicked off 49 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 27 yards to the CIN43. Tackled by Alfred Blue. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Cincinnati: Single-Back 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-CIN16 (3Q: 14:16) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore. Key block delivered by Andrew Whitworth.
Cincinnati: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-1-CIN25 (3Q: 13:56) Andy Dalton sacked by OLB John Simon and DE Riddick Farley for a loss of 9 yards. Sack allowed by Andrew Whitworth.
Cincinnati: 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.
3-10-CIN16 (3Q: 13:16) Andy Dalton pass completed to TE Ryan Hewitt for 25 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Hewitt gained 20 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: 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-CIN41 (3Q: 12:43) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by S Eddie Pleasant. Houston's Jared Crick was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Weak 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-CIN38 (3Q: 12:18) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Rahim Moore.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-12-CIN39 (3Q: 11:40) Giovani Bernard ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kareem Jackson, assisted by S Rahim Moore.
4-7-CIN44 (3Q: 11:09) Kevin Huber punted 56 yards. Touchback.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Burfict is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (3Q: 11:03) T.J. Yates pass completed to FB Jay Prosch for 8 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Prosch gained 4 yards after the catch.
Houston: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-HOU28 (3Q: 10:19) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Arian Foster for 39 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. Foster gained 35 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.
1-10-CIN33 (3Q: 09:38) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CIN22 (3Q: 09:32) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by WR Jaelen Strong. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CIN22 (3Q: 09:22) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 10 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. Strong gained 2 yards after the catch. Houston's Jay Prosch was hurt on the play. This appears to be a very serious triceps injury.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Maualuga and Kirkpatrick are blitzing.
1-10-CIN12 (3Q: 08:44) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 8 yards. Tackled by S Omar Bolden.
Houston: Weak 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. Maualuga and Kirkpatrick are blitzing.
2-2-CIN04 (3Q: 08:21) Arian Foster ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Brandon Thompson, assisted by CB Adam Jones.
Houston: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CIN03 (3Q: 07:48) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Alfred Blue for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones.
4-1-CIN03 (3Q: 07:27) Nick Novak attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 28, Houston 15
(3Q: 07:19) Nick Novak kicked off 61 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 25 yards to the CIN29. Tackled by Alfred Blue.
Cincinnati: Single-Back 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-CIN29 (3Q: 06:46) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CIN32 (3Q: 06:16) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB John Simon.
Cincinnati: 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.
3-5-CIN34 (3Q: 05:44) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Giovani Bernard for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Whitney Mercilus. Bernard gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CIN40 (3Q: 05:03) Andy Dalton pass completed to FB Earl Caldwell for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph, assisted by ILB Max Bullough. Caldwell gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CIN43 (3Q: 04:32) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Riddick Farley.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CIN44 (3Q: 04:08) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Max Hopper for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU44 (3Q: 03:42) Giovani Bernard ran around left end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore.
Cincinnati: Strong 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.
2-6-HOU40 (3Q: 03:22) Jeremy Hill ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Rahim Moore, assisted by CB Kevin Johnson.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-HOU40 (3Q: 02:53) Giovani Bernard ran inside the right guard for 13 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by DT Christian Covington. Key block delivered by T.J. Johnson.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Clowney is blitzing.
1-10-HOU27 (3Q: 02:31) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough. Key block delivered by Andrew Whitworth.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-4-HOU21 (3Q: 02:01) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney.
Cincinnati: Single-Back 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.
3-4-HOU21 (3Q: 01:32) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR Brandon Tate for 10 yards. Tackled by S Eddie Pleasant, assisted by CB Johnathan Joseph. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-HOU11 (3Q: 00:53) Jeremy Hill ran a draw inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-9-HOU10 (3Q: 00:10) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cincinnati: 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 Moore are blitzing.
3-6-HOU07 (4Q: 15:00) Andy Dalton pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR A.J. Green.
4-6-HOU07 (4Q: 14:54) Mike Nugent attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Cincinnati 31, Houston 15
(4Q: 14:49) Mike Nugent kicked off 69 yards from the CIN35. Touchback.
Houston: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Burfict is blitzing.
1-10-HOU20 (4Q: 14:49) Arian Foster ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Domata Peko, assisted by S Kemal Ishmael. Foster made a great move on Rey Maualuga. Key block delivered by Brandon Brooks.
Houston: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Maualuga is blitzing.
2-3-HOU27 (4Q: 14:13) T.J. Yates scrambled for 8 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
Houston: Weak 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-HOU35 (4Q: 13:48) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Cecil Shorts for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Vontaze Burfict. Shorts gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Houston: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Burfict is blitzing.
2-4-HOU41 (4Q: 13:20) Arian Foster ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
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.
3-3-HOU42 (4Q: 12:44) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Chris Polk for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick. Polk gained 17 yards after the catch.
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 run.
1-10-CIN43 (4Q: 12:07) T.J. Yates scrambled for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Burfict and Kirkpatrick are blitzing.
1-10-CIN26 (4Q: 11:28) T.J. Yates scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones.
Houston: I 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.
2-3-CIN19 (4Q: 10:45) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DT Domata Peko hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CIN19 (4Q: 10:39) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Chris Polk for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Dre Kirkpatrick, assisted by OLB Vontaze Burfict. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Polk gained 1 yard after the catch.
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-CIN13 (4Q: 09:53) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Jaelen Strong. DT Brandon Thompson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CIN13 (4Q: 09:44) Alfred Blue ran inside the left tackle for 13 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Derek Newton. Cincinnati 31, Houston 21
(4Q: 09:44) T.J. Yates passed to Garrett Graham for the successful two-point conversion. Cincinnati 31, Houston 23
(4Q: 09:38) Nick Novak kicked off 52 yards from the HOU35. Mario Alford returned the ball 21 yards to the CIN34. Tackled by Kurtis Drummond.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Mercilus is blitzing.
1-10-CIN34 (4Q: 09:15) Jeremy Hill ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by OLB John Simon.
Cincinnati: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-11-CIN33 (4Q: 08:35) Andy Dalton pass completed to WR A.J. Green for 20 yards. Tackled by CB Johnathan Joseph, assisted by ILB Max Bullough. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Green gained 11 yards after the catch.
Cincinnati: Strong 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-HOU47 (4Q: 07:55) Jeremy Hill ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by DE Jared Crick. Key block delivered by Clint Boling.
Cincinnati: Pro 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-HOU42 (4Q: 07:09) Jeremy Hill ran around left end for 2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by S Rahim Moore.
Cincinnati: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-HOU40 (4Q: 06:33) Andy Dalton pass completed to RB Jeremy Hill for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Max Bullough, assisted by OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Hill gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cincinnati: 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-HOU37 (4Q: 05:47) Andy Dalton pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Jeremy Hill. DE J.J. Watt hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cincinnati's A.J. Green was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor foot injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Cincinnati: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-HOU37 (4Q: 05:40) Andy Dalton sacked by DT Christian Covington and DE Riddick Farley for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Clint Boling. The ball was fumbled and recovered by HOU Eddie Pleasant for 8 yards to the CIN48.
Houston: Pro 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.
1-10-CIN48 (4Q: 05:26) Arian Foster ran inside the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones, assisted by DT Geno Atkins. Key block delivered by Ben Jones.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-3-CIN41 (4Q: 04:41) T.J. Yates pass completed to RB Alfred Blue for 14 yards. Tackled by ILB Rey Maualuga. Blue gained 9 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Defensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Hawk is blitzing.
1-10-CIN27 (4Q: 04:33) Arian Foster ran around right end for -1 yards. Tackled by DT Domata Peko, assisted by DE Carlos Dunlap.
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.
2-11-CIN28 (4Q: 04:06) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Arian Foster. DT Domata Peko hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, 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. Burfict and Bolden are blitzing.
3-11-CIN28 (4Q: 04:01) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 16 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson.
Houston: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-CIN12 (4Q: 03:18) Arian Foster ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Carlos Dunlap.
Houston: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-CIN11 (4Q: 02:56) T.J. Yates pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cecil Shorts. DE Carlos Dunlap hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Houston: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Burfict is blitzing.
3-9-CIN11 (4Q: 02:49) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR Jaelen Strong for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Adam Jones, assisted by DE Wallace Gilberry. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Houston: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, 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.
4-9-CIN11 (4Q: 02:30) T.J. Yates pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Alfred Blue. DE Wallace Gilberry blocked the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Cincinnati: 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-CIN11 (4Q: 02:22) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE J.J. Watt, assisted by S Kurtis Drummond. Key block delivered by Clint Boling.
Houston called a time out.
Cincinnati: 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.
2-4-CIN17 (4Q: 02:11) Jeremy Hill ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Vince Wilfork, assisted by S Rahim Moore.
Houston called a time out.
Cincinnati: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-4-CIN17 (4Q: 02:03) Giovani Bernard ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Benardrick McKinney. PENALTY: Cincinnati was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
4-4-CIN17 (4Q: 01:56) Kevin Huber punted 55 yards. Kevin Johnson returned the kick 7 yards to the HOU35. Tackled by Jake Fisher.
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.
1-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:49) T.J. Yates pass was dropped by WR Cecil Shorts.
Houston: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Maualuga is blitzing.
2-10-HOU35 (4Q: 01:43) T.J. Yates pass completed to WR DeAndre Hopkins for 14 yards. Tackled by S Reggie Nelson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. PENALTY: Houston was called for Offensive Holding.
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.
2-20-HOU25 (4Q: 01:32) T.J. Yates pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR DeAndre Hopkins.
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.
3-20-HOU25 (4Q: 01:24) T.J. Yates scrambled for 5 yards. Tackled by S Kemal Ishmael.
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.
4-15-HOU30 (4Q: 01:03) T.J. Yates sacked by DT Geno Atkins and DE Carlos Dunlap for a loss of 7 yards. Sack allowed by Oday Aboushi. The ball goes over on downs.
Houston called a time out.
Cincinnati: Pro 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.
1-10-HOU23 (4Q: 00:54) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Cincinnati: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-12-HOU25 (4Q: 00:08) Andy Dalton dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Final Score: Cincinnati Bengals 31, Houston Texans 23